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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,028.75, 4,540.93 and 947.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,028.75, 4,540.93 and 947.63 is: 1,420.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,028.75 : 4,540.93 = 947.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,028.75/4,540.93 = 947.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,028.75x = 4,540.93 × 947.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,028.75x = 4,303,121.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,303,121.50/3,028.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.76

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