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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.31, 2,869.94 and 1,047.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.31, 2,869.94 and 1,047.15 is: 1,570.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.31 : 2,869.94 = 1,047.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.31/2,869.94 = 1,047.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.31x = 2,869.94 × 1,047.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.31x = 3,005,252.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,005,252.44/1,913.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.71

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