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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,965.72, 2,947.95 and 870.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,965.72, 2,947.95 and 870.99 is: 1,306.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,965.72 : 2,947.95 = 870.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,965.72/2,947.95 = 870.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,965.72x = 2,947.95 × 870.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,965.72x = 2,567,634.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,567,634.97/1,965.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.21

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