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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,947.35, 4,067.46 and 1,621.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,947.35, 4,067.46 and 1,621.17 is: 2,237.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,947.35 : 4,067.46 = 1,621.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,947.35/4,067.46 = 1,621.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,947.35x = 4,067.46 × 1,621.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,947.35x = 6,594,044.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,594,044.13/2,947.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,237.28

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