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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,993.60, 2,751.52 and 1,154.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,993.60, 2,751.52 and 1,154.16 is: 1,592.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,993.60 : 2,751.52 = 1,154.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,993.60/2,751.52 = 1,154.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,993.60x = 2,751.52 × 1,154.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,993.60x = 3,175,694.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,175,694.32/1,993.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.94

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