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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.83, 2,921.39 and 1,020.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.83, 2,921.39 and 1,020.47 is: 1,530.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.83 : 2,921.39 = 1,020.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.83/2,921.39 = 1,020.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.83x = 2,921.39 × 1,020.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.83x = 2,981,185.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,981,185.75/1,947.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.52

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