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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,287.63, 4,929.95 and 947.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,287.63, 4,929.95 and 947.10 is: 1,420.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,287.63 : 4,929.95 = 947.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,287.63/4,929.95 = 947.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,287.63x = 4,929.95 × 947.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,287.63x = 4,669,155.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,669,155.65/3,287.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.22

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