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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.84, 2,920.14 and 714.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.84, 2,920.14 and 714.54 is: 1,071.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.84 : 2,920.14 = 714.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.84/2,920.14 = 714.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.84x = 2,920.14 × 714.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.84x = 2,086,556.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,086,556.84/1,947.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.22

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