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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,947.47, 4,063.29 and 2,107.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,947.47, 4,063.29 and 2,107.86 is: 2,905.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,947.47 : 4,063.29 = 2,107.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,947.47/4,063.29 = 2,107.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,947.47x = 4,063.29 × 2,107.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,947.47x = 8,564,846.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,564,846.46/2,947.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,905.83

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