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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,028.14, 4,542.72 and 947.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,028.14, 4,542.72 and 947.73 is: 1,421.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,028.14 : 4,542.72 = 947.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,028.14/4,542.72 = 947.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,028.14x = 4,542.72 × 947.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,028.14x = 4,305,272.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,305,272.03/3,028.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.75

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