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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,993.31, 2,751.17 and 1,154.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,993.31, 2,751.17 and 1,154.15 is: 1,592.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,993.31 : 2,751.17 = 1,154.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,993.31/2,751.17 = 1,154.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,993.31x = 2,751.17 × 1,154.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,993.31x = 3,175,253.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,175,253.65/1,993.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.96

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