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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,947.65, 4,067.60 and 1,621.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,947.65, 4,067.60 and 1,621.13 is: 2,237.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,947.65 : 4,067.60 = 1,621.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,947.65/4,067.60 = 1,621.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,947.65x = 4,067.60 × 1,621.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,947.65x = 6,594,079.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,594,079.94/2,947.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,237.06

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