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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.26, 4,053 and 947.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.26, 4,053 and 947.45 is: 1,420.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.26 : 4,053 = 947.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.26/4,053 = 947.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.26x = 4,053 × 947.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.26x = 3,840,014.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,840,014.85/2,703.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.51

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