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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.18, 2,687.12 and 1,150.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.18, 2,687.12 and 1,150.52 is: 1,587.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.18 : 2,687.12 = 1,150.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.18/2,687.12 = 1,150.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.18x = 2,687.12 × 1,150.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.18x = 3,091,585.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,091,585.30/1,947.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.72

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