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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,946.47, 2,919.93 and 714.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,946.47, 2,919.93 and 714.46 is: 1,071.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,946.47 : 2,919.93 = 714.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,946.47/2,919.93 = 714.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,946.47x = 2,919.93 × 714.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,946.47x = 2,086,173.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,086,173.19/1,946.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.77

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