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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,952.54, 2,695.74 and 1,206.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,952.54, 2,695.74 and 1,206.93 is: 1,666.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,952.54 : 2,695.74 = 1,206.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,952.54/2,695.74 = 1,206.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,952.54x = 2,695.74 × 1,206.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,952.54x = 3,253,560.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,253,560.80/1,952.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.33

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