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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.43, 2,687.69 and 1,108.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.43, 2,687.69 and 1,108.27 is: 1,529.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.43 : 2,687.69 = 1,108.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.43/2,687.69 = 1,108.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.43x = 2,687.69 × 1,108.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.43x = 2,978,686.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,978,686.20/1,947.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.55

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