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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.44, 2,693.17 and 1,112.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.44, 2,693.17 and 1,112.41 is: 1,535.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.44 : 2,693.17 = 1,112.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.44/2,693.17 = 1,112.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.44x = 2,693.17 × 1,112.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.44x = 2,995,909.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,995,909.24/1,951.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.23

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