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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.46, 2,921.58 and 714.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.46, 2,921.58 and 714.88 is: 1,072.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.46 : 2,921.58 = 714.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.46/2,921.58 = 714.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.46x = 2,921.58 × 714.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.46x = 2,088,567.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,088,567.33/1,947.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.46

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