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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,947.53, 4,067.63 and 1,621.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,947.53, 4,067.63 and 1,621.23 is: 2,237.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,947.53 : 4,067.63 = 1,621.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,947.53/4,067.63 = 1,621.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,947.53x = 4,067.63 × 1,621.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,947.53x = 6,594,563.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,594,563.78/2,947.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,237.32

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