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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.86, 3,067.47 and 953.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.86, 3,067.47 and 953.10 is: 1,427.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.86 : 3,067.47 = 953.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.86/3,067.47 = 953.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.86x = 3,067.47 × 953.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.86x = 2,923,605.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,923,605.66/2,047.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.64

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