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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,733.58, 2,392.33 and 947.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,733.58, 2,392.33 and 947.62 is: 1,307.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,733.58 : 2,392.33 = 947.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,733.58/2,392.33 = 947.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,733.58x = 2,392.33 × 947.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,733.58x = 2,267,015.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,267,015.02/1,733.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.71

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