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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,943.97, 2,916.15 and 711.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,943.97, 2,916.15 and 711.96 is: 1,068.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,943.97 : 2,916.15 = 711.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,943.97/2,916.15 = 711.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,943.97x = 2,916.15 × 711.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,943.97x = 2,076,182.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,076,182.15/1,943.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.01

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