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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.69, 2,687.90 and 1,063.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.69, 2,687.90 and 1,063.53 is: 1,467.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.69 : 2,687.90 = 1,063.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.69/2,687.90 = 1,063.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.69x = 2,687.90 × 1,063.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.69x = 2,858,651.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,858,651.51/1,947.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.72

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