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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.35, 2,693.10 and 1,112.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.35, 2,693.10 and 1,112.33 is: 1,535.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.35 : 2,693.10 = 1,112.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.35/2,693.10 = 1,112.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.35x = 2,693.10 × 1,112.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.35x = 2,995,602.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,995,602.46/1,951.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.14

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