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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,138.51, 4,706.73 and 947.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,138.51, 4,706.73 and 947.28 is: 1,420.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,138.51 : 4,706.73 = 947.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,138.51/4,706.73 = 947.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,138.51x = 4,706.73 × 947.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,138.51x = 4,458,591.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,458,591.19/3,138.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.61

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