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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,952.52, 2,694.78 and 1,113.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,952.52, 2,694.78 and 1,113.23 is: 1,536.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,952.52 : 2,694.78 = 1,113.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,952.52/2,694.78 = 1,113.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,952.52x = 2,694.78 × 1,113.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,952.52x = 2,999,896.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,999,896.47/1,952.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.42

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