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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.66, 2,918.97 and 713.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.66, 2,918.97 and 713.60 is: 1,069.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.66 : 2,918.97 = 713.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.66/2,918.97 = 713.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.66x = 2,918.97 × 713.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.66x = 2,082,962.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082,962.40/1,947.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.47

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