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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.58, 2,919.79 and 1,329.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.58, 2,919.79 and 1,329.73 is: 1,993.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.58 : 2,919.79 = 1,329.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.58/2,919.79 = 1,329.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.58x = 2,919.79 × 1,329.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.58x = 3,882,532.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,882,532.36/1,947.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.52

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