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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.84, 2,920.02 and 714.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.84, 2,920.02 and 714.96 is: 1,071.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.84 : 2,920.02 = 714.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.84/2,920.02 = 714.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.84x = 2,920.02 × 714.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.84x = 2,087,704.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,087,704.80/1,947.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.81

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