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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,949.08, 2,923.64 and 650.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,949.08, 2,923.64 and 650.40 is: 975.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,949.08 : 2,923.64 = 650.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,949.08/2,923.64 = 650.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,949.08x = 2,923.64 × 650.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,949.08x = 1,901,535.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,901,535.46/1,949.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.61

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