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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,947.55, 4,422.23 and 1,001.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,947.55, 4,422.23 and 1,001.12 is: 1,501.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,947.55 : 4,422.23 = 1,001.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,947.55/4,422.23 = 1,001.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,947.55x = 4,422.23 × 1,001.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,947.55x = 4,427,177.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,427,177.89/2,947.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.99

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