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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.63, 2,686.91 and 1,284.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.63, 2,686.91 and 1,284.33 is: 1,771.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.63 : 2,686.91 = 1,284.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.63/2,686.91 = 1,284.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.63x = 2,686.91 × 1,284.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.63x = 3,450,872.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,450,872.70/1,947.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.83

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