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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.46, 2,694.82 and 1,254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.46, 2,694.82 and 1,254.04 is: 1,731.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.46 : 2,694.82 = 1,254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.46/2,694.82 = 1,254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.46x = 2,694.82 × 1,254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.46x = 3,379,412.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,379,412.07/1,951.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.74

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