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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,733.33, 2,391.89 and 947.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,733.33, 2,391.89 and 947.39 is: 1,307.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,733.33 : 2,391.89 = 947.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,733.33/2,391.89 = 947.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,733.33x = 2,391.89 × 947.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,733.33x = 2,266,035.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,266,035.97/1,733.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.33

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