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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.81, 2,917.42 and 1,610.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.81, 2,917.42 and 1,610.43 is: 2,412.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.81 : 2,917.42 = 1,610.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.81/2,917.42 = 1,610.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.81x = 2,917.42 × 1,610.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.81x = 4,698,300.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,698,300.69/1,947.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,412.09

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