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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.73, 4,053.30 and 947.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.73, 4,053.30 and 947.30 is: 1,420.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.73 : 4,053.30 = 947.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.73/4,053.30 = 947.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.73x = 4,053.30 × 947.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.73x = 3,839,691.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,839,691.09/2,702.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.67

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