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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,949.32, 2,923.67 and 716.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,949.32, 2,923.67 and 716.43 is: 1,074.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,949.32 : 2,923.67 = 716.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,949.32/2,923.67 = 716.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,949.32x = 2,923.67 × 716.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,949.32x = 2,094,586.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,094,586.70/1,949.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.52

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