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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.81, 2,693.49 and 1,067.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.81, 2,693.49 and 1,067.61 is: 1,473.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.81 : 2,693.49 = 1,067.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.81/2,693.49 = 1,067.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.81x = 2,693.49 × 1,067.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.81x = 2,875,596.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,875,596.86/1,951.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.30

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