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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.21, 2,947.34 and 869.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.21, 2,947.34 and 869.33 is: 1,304.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.21 : 2,947.34 = 869.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.21/2,947.34 = 869.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.21x = 2,947.34 × 869.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.21x = 2,562,206.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,562,206.74/1,964.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.45

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