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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.77, 2,694.42 and 1,325.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.77, 2,694.42 and 1,325.60 is: 1,829.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.77 : 2,694.42 = 1,325.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.77/2,694.42 = 1,325.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.77x = 2,694.42 × 1,325.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.77x = 3,571,709.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,571,709.68/1,951.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.98

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