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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,047.67, 4,572.18 and 939.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,047.67, 4,572.18 and 939.51 is: 1,409.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,047.67 : 4,572.18 = 939.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,047.67/4,572.18 = 939.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,047.67x = 4,572.18 × 939.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,047.67x = 4,295,608.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,295,608.83/3,047.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.47

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