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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.52, 2,947.41 and 976.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.52, 2,947.41 and 976.68 is: 1,465.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.52 : 2,947.41 = 976.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.52/2,947.41 = 976.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.52x = 2,947.41 × 976.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.52x = 2,878,676.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,878,676.40/1,964.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.33

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