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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,947.32, 4,066.74 and 1,767.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,947.32, 4,066.74 and 1,767.96 is: 2,439.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,947.32 : 4,066.74 = 1,767.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,947.32/4,066.74 = 1,767.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,947.32x = 4,066.74 × 1,767.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,947.32x = 7,189,833.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,189,833.65/2,947.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.45

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