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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,445.92, 5,169.08 and 947.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,445.92, 5,169.08 and 947.48 is: 1,421.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,445.92 : 5,169.08 = 947.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,445.92/5,169.08 = 947.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,445.92x = 5,169.08 × 947.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,445.92x = 4,897,599.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,897,599.92/3,445.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.27

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