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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.06, 2,920.90 and 714.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.06, 2,920.90 and 714.20 is: 1,071.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.06 : 2,920.90 = 714.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.06/2,920.90 = 714.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.06x = 2,920.90 × 714.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.06x = 2,086,106.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,086,106.78/1,947.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.41

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