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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.33, 2,686.83 and 1,107.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.33, 2,686.83 and 1,107.87 is: 1,528.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.33 : 2,686.83 = 1,107.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.33/2,686.83 = 1,107.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.33x = 2,686.83 × 1,107.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.33x = 2,976,658.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,976,658.35/1,947.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.58

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