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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,947.57, 4,067.66 and 1,621.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,947.57, 4,067.66 and 1,621.24 is: 2,237.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,947.57 : 4,067.66 = 1,621.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,947.57/4,067.66 = 1,621.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,947.57x = 4,067.66 × 1,621.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,947.57x = 6,594,646.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,594,646.98/2,947.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,237.32

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