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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,922.27, 2,882.52 and 947.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,922.27, 2,882.52 and 947.97 is: 1,421.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,922.27 : 2,882.52 = 947.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,922.27/2,882.52 = 947.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,922.27x = 2,882.52 × 947.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,922.27x = 2,732,542.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732,542.48/1,922.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.52

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