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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947, 2,913.21 and 1,213.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947, 2,913.21 and 1,213.14 is: 1,815.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947 : 2,913.21 = 1,213.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947/2,913.21 = 1,213.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947x = 2,913.21 × 1,213.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947x = 3,534,131.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,534,131.58/1,947
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.17

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