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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,647.23, 3,971.11 and 915.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,647.23, 3,971.11 and 915.63 is: 1,373.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,647.23 : 3,971.11 = 915.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,647.23/3,971.11 = 915.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,647.23x = 3,971.11 × 915.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,647.23x = 3,636,067.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,636,067.45/2,647.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.54

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