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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.84, 2,917.02 and 1,024.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.84, 2,917.02 and 1,024.18 is: 1,533.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.84 : 2,917.02 = 1,024.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.84/2,917.02 = 1,024.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.84x = 2,917.02 × 1,024.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.84x = 2,987,553.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,987,553.54/1,947.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.78

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