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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,947.84, 4,060.08 and 2,726.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,947.84, 4,060.08 and 2,726.12 is: 3,754.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,947.84 : 4,060.08 = 2,726.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,947.84/4,060.08 = 2,726.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,947.84x = 4,060.08 × 2,726.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,947.84x = 11,068,265.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,068,265.29/2,947.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,754.70

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