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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,954.52, 2,696.94 and 1,291.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,954.52, 2,696.94 and 1,291.64 is: 1,782.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,954.52 : 2,696.94 = 1,291.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,954.52/2,696.94 = 1,291.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,954.52x = 2,696.94 × 1,291.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,954.52x = 3,483,475.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,483,475.58/1,954.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.27

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