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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.97, 2,693.40 and 1,112.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.97, 2,693.40 and 1,112.68 is: 1,535.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.97 : 2,693.40 = 1,112.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.97/2,693.40 = 1,112.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.97x = 2,693.40 × 1,112.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.97x = 2,996,886.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,996,886.75/1,951.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.32

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