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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,733.46, 2,392.14 and 947.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,733.46, 2,392.14 and 947.49 is: 1,307.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,733.46 : 2,392.14 = 947.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,733.46/2,392.14 = 947.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,733.46x = 2,392.14 × 947.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,733.46x = 2,266,528.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,266,528.73/1,733.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.52

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