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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,733.92, 2,392.71 and 947.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,733.92, 2,392.71 and 947.81 is: 1,307.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,733.92 : 2,392.71 = 947.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,733.92/2,392.71 = 947.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,733.92x = 2,392.71 × 947.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,733.92x = 2,267,840.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,267,840.45/1,733.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.93

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