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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,949.53, 2,923.83 and 717.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,949.53, 2,923.83 and 717.04 is: 1,075.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,949.53 : 2,923.83 = 717.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,949.53/2,923.83 = 717.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,949.53x = 2,923.83 × 717.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,949.53x = 2,096,503.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,096,503.06/1,949.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.39

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