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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,947.64, 4,069.38 and 1,769

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,947.64, 4,069.38 and 1,769 is: 2,442.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,947.64 : 4,069.38 = 1,769 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,947.64/4,069.38 = 1,769/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,947.64x = 4,069.38 × 1,769
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,947.64x = 7,198,733.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,198,733.22/2,947.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,442.20

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