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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,941.89, 2,914.37 and 847.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,941.89, 2,914.37 and 847.02 is: 1,271.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,941.89 : 2,914.37 = 847.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,941.89/2,914.37 = 847.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,941.89x = 2,914.37 × 847.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,941.89x = 2,468,526.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,468,526.06/1,941.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.20

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