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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.95, 2,921.49 and 560.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.95, 2,921.49 and 560.97 is: 841.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.95 : 2,921.49 = 560.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.95/2,921.49 = 560.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.95x = 2,921.49 × 560.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.95x = 1,638,868.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,868.25/1,947.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.33

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