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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,895.03, 4,342.05 and 947.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,895.03, 4,342.05 and 947.22 is: 1,420.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,895.03 : 4,342.05 = 947.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,895.03/4,342.05 = 947.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,895.03x = 4,342.05 × 947.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,895.03x = 4,112,876.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,112,876.60/2,895.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.67

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