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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,947.20, 4,066.24 and 1,767.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,947.20, 4,066.24 and 1,767.84 is: 2,439.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,947.20 : 4,066.24 = 1,767.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,947.20/4,066.24 = 1,767.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,947.20x = 4,066.24 × 1,767.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,947.20x = 7,188,461.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,188,461.72/2,947.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.08

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