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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,993.61, 2,751.39 and 1,154.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,993.61, 2,751.39 and 1,154.30 is: 1,593.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,993.61 : 2,751.39 = 1,154.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,993.61/2,751.39 = 1,154.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,993.61x = 2,751.39 × 1,154.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,993.61x = 3,175,915.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,175,915.72/1,993.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.05

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