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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,965.71, 2,947.75 and 1,144.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,965.71, 2,947.75 and 1,144.55 is: 1,716.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,965.71 : 2,947.75 = 1,144.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,965.71/2,947.75 = 1,144.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,965.71x = 2,947.75 × 1,144.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,965.71x = 3,373,851.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,373,851.77/1,965.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.35

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