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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,924.69, 2,887.91 and 950.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,924.69, 2,887.91 and 950.26 is: 1,425.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,924.69 : 2,887.91 = 950.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,924.69/2,887.91 = 950.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,924.69x = 2,887.91 × 950.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,924.69x = 2,744,265.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,744,265.36/1,924.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.82

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