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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,138.68, 4,708.86 and 947.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,138.68, 4,708.86 and 947.48 is: 1,421.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,138.68 : 4,708.86 = 947.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,138.68/4,708.86 = 947.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,138.68x = 4,708.86 × 947.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,138.68x = 4,461,527.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,461,527.13/3,138.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.47

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