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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,678.64, 4,017.84 and 947.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,678.64, 4,017.84 and 947.28 is: 1,420.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,678.64 : 4,017.84 = 947.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,678.64/4,017.84 = 947.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,678.64x = 4,017.84 × 947.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,678.64x = 3,806,019.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,806,019.48/2,678.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.88

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