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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,954.83, 2,694.89 and 1,208.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,954.83, 2,694.89 and 1,208.37 is: 1,665.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,954.83 : 2,694.89 = 1,208.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,954.83/2,694.89 = 1,208.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,954.83x = 2,694.89 × 1,208.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,954.83x = 3,256,424.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,256,424.23/1,954.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.83

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