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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,965.94, 2,947.52 and 925.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,965.94, 2,947.52 and 925.76 is: 1,387.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,965.94 : 2,947.52 = 925.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,965.94/2,947.52 = 925.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,965.94x = 2,947.52 × 925.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,965.94x = 2,728,705.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,728,705.80/1,965.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.99

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