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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.71, 2,693.36 and 1,067.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.71, 2,693.36 and 1,067.52 is: 1,473.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.71 : 2,693.36 = 1,067.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.71/2,693.36 = 1,067.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.71x = 2,693.36 × 1,067.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.71x = 2,875,218.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,875,218.34/1,951.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.18

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