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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.29, 2,919.56 and 972.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.29, 2,919.56 and 972.70 is: 1,458.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.29 : 2,919.56 = 972.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.29/2,919.56 = 972.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.29x = 2,919.56 × 972.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.29x = 2,839,843.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,839,843.85/1,947.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.36

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