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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,993.85, 2,751.81 and 1,154.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,993.85, 2,751.81 and 1,154.52 is: 1,593.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,993.85 : 2,751.81 = 1,154.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,993.85/2,751.81 = 1,154.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,993.85x = 2,751.81 × 1,154.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,993.85x = 3,177,015.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,177,015.35/1,993.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.41

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