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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.63, 2,919.72 and 714.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.63, 2,919.72 and 714.76 is: 1,071.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.63 : 2,919.72 = 714.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.63/2,919.72 = 714.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.63x = 2,919.72 × 714.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.63x = 2,086,889.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,086,889.09/1,947.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.50

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