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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,952.51, 2,692.44 and 1,166.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,952.51, 2,692.44 and 1,166.40 is: 1,608.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,952.51 : 2,692.44 = 1,166.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,952.51/2,692.44 = 1,166.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,952.51x = 2,692.44 × 1,166.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,952.51x = 3,140,462.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,140,462.02/1,952.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.43

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