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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,875.09, 2,811.21 and 950.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,875.09, 2,811.21 and 950.20 is: 1,424.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,875.09 : 2,811.21 = 950.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,875.09/2,811.21 = 950.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,875.09x = 2,811.21 × 950.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,875.09x = 2,671,211.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,671,211.74/1,875.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.58

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