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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,954.82, 2,697.34 and 1,115.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,954.82, 2,697.34 and 1,115.53 is: 1,539.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,954.82 : 2,697.34 = 1,115.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,954.82/2,697.34 = 1,115.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,954.82x = 2,697.34 × 1,115.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,954.82x = 3,008,963.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,008,963.69/1,954.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.25

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