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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,947.48, 4,069.02 and 2,786.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,947.48, 4,069.02 and 2,786.68 is: 3,847.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,947.48 : 4,069.02 = 2,786.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,947.48/4,069.02 = 2,786.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,947.48x = 4,069.02 × 2,786.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,947.48x = 11,339,056.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,339,056.65/2,947.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,847.03

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