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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,954.76, 2,697.70 and 1,115.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,954.76, 2,697.70 and 1,115.60 is: 1,539.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,954.76 : 2,697.70 = 1,115.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,954.76/2,697.70 = 1,115.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,954.76x = 2,697.70 × 1,115.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,954.76x = 3,009,554.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,009,554.12/1,954.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.60

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