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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,147.47, 5,723.46 and 2,284.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,147.47, 5,723.46 and 2,284.47 is: 3,152.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,147.47 : 5,723.46 = 2,284.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,147.47/5,723.46 = 2,284.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,147.47x = 5,723.46 × 2,284.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,147.47x = 13,075,072.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,075,072.67/4,147.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.54

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