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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.51, 2,919.10 and 1,023.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.51, 2,919.10 and 1,023.18 is: 1,533.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.51 : 2,919.10 = 1,023.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.51/2,919.10 = 1,023.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.51x = 2,919.10 × 1,023.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.51x = 2,986,764.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,986,764.74/1,947.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.63

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