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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,733.05, 2,391.61 and 947.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,733.05, 2,391.61 and 947.11 is: 1,307.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,733.05 : 2,391.61 = 947.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,733.05/2,391.61 = 947.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,733.05x = 2,391.61 × 947.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,733.05x = 2,265,117.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,265,117.75/1,733.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.01

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