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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.68, 2,693.85 and 1,112.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.68, 2,693.85 and 1,112.82 is: 1,535.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.68 : 2,693.85 = 1,112.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.68/2,693.85 = 1,112.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.68x = 2,693.85 × 1,112.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.68x = 2,997,751.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,997,751.12/1,951.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.99

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