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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.72, 2,918.96 and 713.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.72, 2,918.96 and 713.96 is: 1,069.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.72 : 2,918.96 = 713.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.72/2,918.96 = 713.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.72x = 2,918.96 × 713.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.72x = 2,084,034.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,084,034.57/1,947.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.99

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