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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.52, 2,928.32 and 1,131.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.52, 2,928.32 and 1,131.39 is: 1,697.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.52 : 2,928.32 = 1,131.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.52/2,928.32 = 1,131.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.52x = 2,928.32 × 1,131.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.52x = 3,313,066.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,313,066.31/1,951.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.69

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