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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.96, 2,927.97 and 1,127.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.96, 2,927.97 and 1,127.88 is: 1,695.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.96 : 2,927.97 = 1,127.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.96/2,927.97 = 1,127.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.96x = 2,927.97 × 1,127.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.96x = 3,302,398.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,302,398.80/1,947.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.31

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