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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,948.97, 2,924.32 and 716.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,948.97, 2,924.32 and 716.09 is: 1,074.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,948.97 : 2,924.32 = 716.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,948.97/2,924.32 = 716.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,948.97x = 2,924.32 × 716.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,948.97x = 2,094,074.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,094,074.67/1,948.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.45

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