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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.61, 2,921.84 and 560.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.61, 2,921.84 and 560.84 is: 841.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.61 : 2,921.84 = 560.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.61/2,921.84 = 560.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.61x = 2,921.84 × 560.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.61x = 1,638,684.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,684.75/1,947.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.38

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