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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,698.31, 4,047.84 and 943.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,698.31, 4,047.84 and 943.06 is: 1,414.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,698.31 : 4,047.84 = 943.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,698.31/4,047.84 = 943.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,698.31x = 4,047.84 × 943.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,698.31x = 3,817,353.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,817,353.46/2,698.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.72

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