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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.61, 2,693.22 and 1,112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.61, 2,693.22 and 1,112.32 is: 1,535.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.61 : 2,693.22 = 1,112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.61/2,693.22 = 1,112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.61x = 2,693.22 × 1,112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.61x = 2,995,715.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,995,715.74/1,951.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.00

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