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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,947.70, 5,921.47 and 1,607.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,947.70, 5,921.47 and 1,607.69 is: 2,411.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,947.70 : 5,921.47 = 1,607.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,947.70/5,921.47 = 1,607.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,947.70x = 5,921.47 × 1,607.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,947.70x = 9,519,888.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,519,888.10/3,947.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,411.50

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