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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,993.74, 2,991.33 and 1,350.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,993.74, 2,991.33 and 1,350.54 is: 2,026.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,993.74 : 2,991.33 = 1,350.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,993.74/2,991.33 = 1,350.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,993.74x = 2,991.33 × 1,350.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,993.74x = 4,039,910.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,039,910.82/1,993.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.30

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