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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.82, 2,693.51 and 1,205.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.82, 2,693.51 and 1,205.60 is: 1,663.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.82 : 2,693.51 = 1,205.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.82/2,693.51 = 1,205.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.82x = 2,693.51 × 1,205.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.82x = 3,247,305.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,247,305.40/1,951.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.74

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