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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,946.57, 2,686.47 and 1,107.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,946.57, 2,686.47 and 1,107.47 is: 1,528.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,946.57 : 2,686.47 = 1,107.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,946.57/2,686.47 = 1,107.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,946.57x = 2,686.47 × 1,107.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,946.57x = 2,975,187.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,975,187.49/1,946.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.43

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