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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,933.47, 2,901.59 and 1,447.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,933.47, 2,901.59 and 1,447.81 is: 2,172.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,933.47 : 2,901.59 = 1,447.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,933.47/2,901.59 = 1,447.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,933.47x = 2,901.59 × 1,447.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,933.47x = 4,200,951.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,200,951.02/1,933.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,172.75

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