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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,412.53, 5,118.90 and 947.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,412.53, 5,118.90 and 947.36 is: 1,421.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,412.53 : 5,118.90 = 947.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,412.53/5,118.90 = 947.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,412.53x = 5,118.90 × 947.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,412.53x = 4,849,450.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,849,450.35/3,412.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.07

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