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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,947.10, 4,420.85 and 999.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,947.10, 4,420.85 and 999.45 is: 1,499.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,947.10 : 4,420.85 = 999.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,947.10/4,420.85 = 999.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,947.10x = 4,420.85 × 999.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,947.10x = 4,418,418.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,418,418.53/2,947.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499.24

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