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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,921.51, 2,883.48 and 947.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,921.51, 2,883.48 and 947.69 is: 1,422.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,921.51 : 2,883.48 = 947.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,921.51/2,883.48 = 947.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,921.51x = 2,883.48 × 947.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,921.51x = 2,732,645.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732,645.16/1,921.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.13

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