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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,993.71, 2,751.41 and 1,154.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,993.71, 2,751.41 and 1,154.45 is: 1,593.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,993.71 : 2,751.41 = 1,154.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,993.71/2,751.41 = 1,154.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,993.71x = 2,751.41 × 1,154.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,993.71x = 3,176,365.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,176,365.27/1,993.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.19

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