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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.39, 2,687.40 and 1,063.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.39, 2,687.40 and 1,063.21 is: 1,467.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.39 : 2,687.40 = 1,063.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.39/2,687.40 = 1,063.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.39x = 2,687.40 × 1,063.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.39x = 2,857,270.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,857,270.55/1,947.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.23

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