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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,987.66, 2,979.54 and 947.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,987.66, 2,979.54 and 947.38 is: 1,420.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,987.66 : 2,979.54 = 947.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,987.66/2,979.54 = 947.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,987.66x = 2,979.54 × 947.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,987.66x = 2,822,756.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,822,756.61/1,987.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.14

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