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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.85, 2,693.57 and 1,112.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.85, 2,693.57 and 1,112.55 is: 1,535.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.85 : 2,693.57 = 1,112.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.85/2,693.57 = 1,112.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.85x = 2,693.57 × 1,112.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.85x = 2,996,725.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,996,725.74/1,951.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.33

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