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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.91, 2,688.19 and 1,108.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.91, 2,688.19 and 1,108.69 is: 1,530.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.91 : 2,688.19 = 1,108.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.91/2,688.19 = 1,108.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.91x = 2,688.19 × 1,108.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.91x = 2,980,369.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,980,369.37/1,947.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.03

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