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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,678.76, 4,018.68 and 947.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,678.76, 4,018.68 and 947.16 is: 1,420.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,678.76 : 4,018.68 = 947.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,678.76/4,018.68 = 947.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,678.76x = 4,018.68 × 947.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,678.76x = 3,806,332.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,806,332.95/2,678.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.93

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