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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.91, 2,947.38 and 504.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.91, 2,947.38 and 504.02 is: 756.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.91 : 2,947.38 = 504.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.91/2,947.38 = 504.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.91x = 2,947.38 × 504.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.91x = 1,485,538.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,538.47/1,964.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.03

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