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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.43, 2,692.98 and 1,100.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.43, 2,692.98 and 1,100.69 is: 1,518.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.43 : 2,692.98 = 1,100.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.43/2,692.98 = 1,100.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.43x = 2,692.98 × 1,100.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.43x = 2,964,137.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,964,137.39/1,951.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.96

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