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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.46, 2,687.56 and 1,108.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.46, 2,687.56 and 1,108.14 is: 1,529.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.46 : 2,687.56 = 1,108.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.46/2,687.56 = 1,108.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.46x = 2,687.56 × 1,108.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.46x = 2,978,192.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,978,192.74/1,947.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.27

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