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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.83, 2,688.00 and 1,063.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.83, 2,688.00 and 1,063.64 is: 1,467.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.83 : 2,688.00 = 1,063.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.83/2,688.00 = 1,063.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.83x = 2,688.00 × 1,063.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.83x = 2,859,072.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,859,072.33/1,947.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.82

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