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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.09, 4,050.15 and 947.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.09, 4,050.15 and 947.15 is: 1,419.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.09 : 4,050.15 = 947.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.09/4,050.15 = 947.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.09x = 4,050.15 × 947.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.09x = 3,836,099.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,836,099.57/2,703.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.15

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