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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,733.27, 2,391.96 and 947.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,733.27, 2,391.96 and 947.32 is: 1,307.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,733.27 : 2,391.96 = 947.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,733.27/2,391.96 = 947.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,733.27x = 2,391.96 × 947.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,733.27x = 2,265,947.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,265,947.85/1,733.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.32

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