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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.81, 2,922.88 and 698.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.81, 2,922.88 and 698.30 is: 1,047.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.81 : 2,922.88 = 698.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.81/2,922.88 = 698.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.81x = 2,922.88 × 698.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.81x = 2,041,062.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,041,062.07/1,947.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.88

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