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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.93, 2,688.53 and 1,162.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.93, 2,688.53 and 1,162.23 is: 1,604.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.93 : 2,688.53 = 1,162.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.93/2,688.53 = 1,162.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.93x = 2,688.53 × 1,162.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.93x = 3,124,684.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,124,684.41/1,947.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.11

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