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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.80, 2,921.70 and 973.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.80, 2,921.70 and 973.90 is: 1,460.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.80 : 2,921.70 = 973.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.80/2,921.70 = 973.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.80x = 2,921.70 × 973.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.80x = 2,845,434.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,845,434.50/1,947.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.85

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