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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,310.72, 5,947.44 and 2,447.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,310.72, 5,947.44 and 2,447.36 is: 3,376.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,310.72 : 5,947.44 = 2,447.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,310.72/5,947.44 = 2,447.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,310.72x = 5,947.44 × 2,447.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,310.72x = 14,555,526.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,555,526.76/4,310.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.59

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