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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,947.26, 4,067.31 and 1,621.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,947.26, 4,067.31 and 1,621.05 is: 2,237.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,947.26 : 4,067.31 = 1,621.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,947.26/4,067.31 = 1,621.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,947.26x = 4,067.31 × 1,621.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,947.26x = 6,593,312.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,593,312.88/2,947.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,237.10

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