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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950, 2,691.08 and 1,122

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950, 2,691.08 and 1,122 is: 1,548.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950 : 2,691.08 = 1,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950/2,691.08 = 1,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950x = 2,691.08 × 1,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950x = 3,019,391.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,019,391.76/1,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.41

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