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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,954.95, 2,698.31 and 1,326.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,954.95, 2,698.31 and 1,326.53 is: 1,830.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,954.95 : 2,698.31 = 1,326.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,954.95/2,698.31 = 1,326.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,954.95x = 2,698.31 × 1,326.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,954.95x = 3,579,384.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,579,384.05/1,954.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.93

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