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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.87, 2,687.96 and 1,063.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.87, 2,687.96 and 1,063.66 is: 1,467.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.87 : 2,687.96 = 1,063.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.87/2,687.96 = 1,063.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.87x = 2,687.96 × 1,063.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.87x = 2,859,059.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,859,059.43/1,947.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.79

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