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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,947.30, 4,389.72 and 2,845.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,947.30, 4,389.72 and 2,845.06 is: 4,237.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,947.30 : 4,389.72 = 2,845.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,947.30/4,389.72 = 2,845.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,947.30x = 4,389.72 × 2,845.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,947.30x = 12,489,016.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,489,016.78/2,947.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,237.44

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