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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,544.98, 5,317.47 and 947.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,544.98, 5,317.47 and 947.85 is: 1,421.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,544.98 : 5,317.47 = 947.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,544.98/5,317.47 = 947.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,544.98x = 5,317.47 × 947.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,544.98x = 5,040,176.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,040,176.28/3,544.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.78

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