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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,965.60, 2,947.40 and 1,144.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,965.60, 2,947.40 and 1,144.04 is: 1,715.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,965.60 : 2,947.40 = 1,144.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,965.60/2,947.40 = 1,144.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,965.60x = 2,947.40 × 1,144.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,965.60x = 3,371,943.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,371,943.50/1,965.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,715.48

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