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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,954.23, 2,697.62 and 1,168.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,954.23, 2,697.62 and 1,168.13 is: 1,612.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,954.23 : 2,697.62 = 1,168.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,954.23/2,697.62 = 1,168.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,954.23x = 2,697.62 × 1,168.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,954.23x = 3,151,151.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,151,151.52/1,954.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.48

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