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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.35, 2,685.51 and 1,283.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.35, 2,685.51 and 1,283.04 is: 1,769.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.35 : 2,685.51 = 1,283.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.35/2,685.51 = 1,283.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.35x = 2,685.51 × 1,283.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.35x = 3,445,616.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,445,616.75/1,947.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.39

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