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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,922.16, 2,881.20 and 947.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,922.16, 2,881.20 and 947.04 is: 1,419.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,922.16 : 2,881.20 = 947.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,922.16/2,881.20 = 947.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,922.16x = 2,881.20 × 947.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,922.16x = 2,728,611.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,728,611.65/1,922.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.55

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