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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,947.65, 4,067.61 and 1,621.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,947.65, 4,067.61 and 1,621.32 is: 2,237.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,947.65 : 4,067.61 = 1,621.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,947.65/4,067.61 = 1,621.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,947.65x = 4,067.61 × 1,621.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,947.65x = 6,594,897.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,594,897.45/2,947.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,237.34

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