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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,947.41, 4,420.31 and 867.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,947.41, 4,420.31 and 867.33 is: 1,300.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,947.41 : 4,420.31 = 867.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,947.41/4,420.31 = 867.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,947.41x = 4,420.31 × 867.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,947.41x = 3,833,863.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,833,863.14/2,947.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.76

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