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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,947.23, 4,067.24 and 1,621.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,947.23, 4,067.24 and 1,621.02 is: 2,237.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,947.23 : 4,067.24 = 1,621.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,947.23/4,067.24 = 1,621.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,947.23x = 4,067.24 × 1,621.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,947.23x = 6,593,077.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,593,077.38/2,947.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,237.04

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