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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.98, 2,688.29 and 1,108.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.98, 2,688.29 and 1,108.83 is: 1,530.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.98 : 2,688.29 = 1,108.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.98/2,688.29 = 1,108.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.98x = 2,688.29 × 1,108.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.98x = 2,980,850.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,980,850.17/1,947.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.23

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