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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.94, 2,693.87 and 1,112.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.94, 2,693.87 and 1,112.91 is: 1,535.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.94 : 2,693.87 = 1,112.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.94/2,693.87 = 1,112.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.94x = 2,693.87 × 1,112.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.94x = 2,998,029.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,998,029.30/1,951.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.93

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