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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.08, 2,687.12 and 1,108.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.08, 2,687.12 and 1,108.04 is: 1,529.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.08 : 2,687.12 = 1,108.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.08/2,687.12 = 1,108.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.08x = 2,687.12 × 1,108.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.08x = 2,977,423.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,977,423.01/1,947.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.18

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