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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.88, 2,688.10 and 1,063.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.88, 2,688.10 and 1,063.71 is: 1,467.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.88 : 2,688.10 = 1,063.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.88/2,688.10 = 1,063.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.88x = 2,688.10 × 1,063.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.88x = 2,859,356.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,859,356.19/1,947.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.93

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