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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.62, 2,947.07 and 869.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.62, 2,947.07 and 869.00 is: 1,303.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.62 : 2,947.07 = 869.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.62/2,947.07 = 869.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.62x = 2,947.07 × 869.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.62x = 2,560,991.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,560,991.27/1,964.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.55

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