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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.92, 2,688.14 and 1,063.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.92, 2,688.14 and 1,063.67 is: 1,467.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.92 : 2,688.14 = 1,063.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.92/2,688.14 = 1,063.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.92x = 2,688.14 × 1,063.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.92x = 2,859,293.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,859,293.87/1,947.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.87

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