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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,310.47, 5,948.46 and 2,447.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,310.47, 5,948.46 and 2,447.47 is: 3,377.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,310.47 : 5,948.46 = 2,447.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,310.47/5,948.46 = 2,447.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,310.47x = 5,948.46 × 2,447.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,310.47x = 14,558,665.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,558,665.16/4,310.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.51

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