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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,963.60, 2,947.80 and 1,086.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,963.60, 2,947.80 and 1,086.80 is: 1,631.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,963.60 : 2,947.80 = 1,086.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,963.60/2,947.80 = 1,086.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,963.60x = 2,947.80 × 1,086.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,963.60x = 3,203,669.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,203,669.04/1,963.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.53

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