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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,288.13, 4,930.69 and 947.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,288.13, 4,930.69 and 947.60 is: 1,420.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,288.13 : 4,930.69 = 947.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,288.13/4,930.69 = 947.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,288.13x = 4,930.69 × 947.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,288.13x = 4,672,321.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,672,321.84/3,288.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.97

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