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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,954.51, 2,696.90 and 1,115.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,954.51, 2,696.90 and 1,115.21 is: 1,538.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,954.51 : 2,696.90 = 1,115.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,954.51/2,696.90 = 1,115.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,954.51x = 2,696.90 × 1,115.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,954.51x = 3,007,611.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,007,611.02/1,954.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.81

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