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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.78, 2,921.64 and 579.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.78, 2,921.64 and 579.78 is: 869.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.78 : 2,921.64 = 579.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.78/2,921.64 = 579.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.78x = 2,921.64 × 579.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.78x = 1,693,908.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,908.44/1,947.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.66

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