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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.06, 2,921.28 and 1,215.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.06, 2,921.28 and 1,215.78 is: 1,824.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.06 : 2,921.28 = 1,215.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.06/2,921.28 = 1,215.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.06x = 2,921.28 × 1,215.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.06x = 3,551,633.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,551,633.80/1,947.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,824.10

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