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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.98, 2,920.67 and 907.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.98, 2,920.67 and 907.40 is: 1,360.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.98 : 2,920.67 = 907.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.98/2,920.67 = 907.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.98x = 2,920.67 × 907.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.98x = 2,650,196.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,650,196.82/1,947.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.49

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