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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.09, 2,921.74 and 714.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.09, 2,921.74 and 714.34 is: 1,071.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.09 : 2,921.74 = 714.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.09/2,921.74 = 714.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.09x = 2,921.74 × 714.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.09x = 2,087,101.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,087,101.14/1,947.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.91

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