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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,949.06, 2,923.52 and 650.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,949.06, 2,923.52 and 650.52 is: 975.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,949.06 : 2,923.52 = 650.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,949.06/2,923.52 = 650.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,949.06x = 2,923.52 × 650.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,949.06x = 1,901,808.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,901,808.23/1,949.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.76

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