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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,230.70, 4,818.77 and 2,947.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,230.70, 4,818.77 and 2,947.74 is: 4,396.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,230.70 : 4,818.77 = 2,947.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,230.70/4,818.77 = 2,947.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,230.70x = 4,818.77 × 2,947.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,230.70x = 14,204,466.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,204,466.34/3,230.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,396.71

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