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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,647.24, 3,969.70 and 1,414.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,647.24, 3,969.70 and 1,414.37 is: 2,120.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,647.24 : 3,969.70 = 1,414.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,647.24/3,969.70 = 1,414.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,647.24x = 3,969.70 × 1,414.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,647.24x = 5,614,624.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,614,624.59/2,647.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.94

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