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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.36, 3,762.81 and 947.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.36, 3,762.81 and 947.88 is: 1,421.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.36 : 3,762.81 = 947.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.36/3,762.81 = 947.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.36x = 3,762.81 × 947.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.36x = 3,566,692.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,566,692.34/2,508.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.92

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