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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.96, 2,688.18 and 1,063.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.96, 2,688.18 and 1,063.74 is: 1,467.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.96 : 2,688.18 = 1,063.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.96/2,688.18 = 1,063.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.96x = 2,688.18 × 1,063.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.96x = 2,859,524.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,859,524.59/1,947.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.96

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