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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,947.25, 4,067.30 and 1,621.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,947.25, 4,067.30 and 1,621.01 is: 2,237.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,947.25 : 4,067.30 = 1,621.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,947.25/4,067.30 = 1,621.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,947.25x = 4,067.30 × 1,621.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,947.25x = 6,593,133.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,593,133.97/2,947.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,237.05

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