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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.83, 2,690.94 and 1,277.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.83, 2,690.94 and 1,277.23 is: 1,764.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.83 : 2,690.94 = 1,277.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.83/2,690.94 = 1,277.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.83x = 2,690.94 × 1,277.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.83x = 3,436,949.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,436,949.30/1,947.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.50

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