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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.16, 2,920.44 and 560.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.16, 2,920.44 and 560.16 is: 840.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.16 : 2,920.44 = 560.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.16/2,920.44 = 560.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.16x = 2,920.44 × 560.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.16x = 1,635,913.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,913.67/1,947.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.15

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