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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.65, 2,921.40 and 745.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.65, 2,921.40 and 745.67 is: 1,118.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.65 : 2,921.40 = 745.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.65/2,921.40 = 745.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.65x = 2,921.40 × 745.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.65x = 2,178,407.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,178,407.64/1,947.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.48

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