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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,947.98, 4,421.97 and 756.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,947.98, 4,421.97 and 756.71 is: 1,135.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,947.98 : 4,421.97 = 756.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,947.98/4,421.97 = 756.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,947.98x = 4,421.97 × 756.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,947.98x = 3,346,148.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,346,148.92/2,947.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.07

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