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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,647.52, 2,273.56 and 949.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,647.52, 2,273.56 and 949.04 is: 1,309.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,647.52 : 2,273.56 = 949.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,647.52/2,273.56 = 949.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,647.52x = 2,273.56 × 949.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,647.52x = 2,157,699.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,157,699.38/1,647.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.67

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