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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,698.07, 4,047.30 and 943.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,698.07, 4,047.30 and 943.07 is: 1,414.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,698.07 : 4,047.30 = 943.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,698.07/4,047.30 = 943.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,698.07x = 4,047.30 × 943.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,698.07x = 3,816,866.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,816,866.97/2,698.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.67

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