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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,138.97, 4,708.49 and 947.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,138.97, 4,708.49 and 947.72 is: 1,421.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,138.97 : 4,708.49 = 947.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,138.97/4,708.49 = 947.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,138.97x = 4,708.49 × 947.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,138.97x = 4,462,332.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,462,332.51/3,138.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.59

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