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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.48, 2,686.62 and 1,119

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.48, 2,686.62 and 1,119 is: 1,543.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.48 : 2,686.62 = 1,119 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.48/2,686.62 = 1,119/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.48x = 2,686.62 × 1,119
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.48x = 3,006,327.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,006,327.78/1,947.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.70

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