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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,947.96, 4,068.26 and 1,621.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,947.96, 4,068.26 and 1,621.75 is: 2,238.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,947.96 : 4,068.26 = 1,621.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,947.96/4,068.26 = 1,621.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,947.96x = 4,068.26 × 1,621.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,947.96x = 6,597,700.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,597,700.66/2,947.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.06

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