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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.93, 2,688.11 and 1,063.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.93, 2,688.11 and 1,063.74 is: 1,467.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.93 : 2,688.11 = 1,063.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.93/2,688.11 = 1,063.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.93x = 2,688.11 × 1,063.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.93x = 2,859,450.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,859,450.13/1,947.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.94

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