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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,993.66, 2,991.24 and 954.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,993.66, 2,991.24 and 954.12 is: 1,431.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,993.66 : 2,991.24 = 954.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,993.66/2,991.24 = 954.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,993.66x = 2,991.24 × 954.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,993.66x = 2,854,001.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,854,001.91/1,993.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.54

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