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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,894.48, 4,341.88 and 947.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,894.48, 4,341.88 and 947.28 is: 1,420.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,894.48 : 4,341.88 = 947.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,894.48/4,341.88 = 947.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,894.48x = 4,341.88 × 947.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,894.48x = 4,112,976.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,112,976.09/2,894.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.97

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