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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950, 2,691.24 and 1,110.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950, 2,691.24 and 1,110.96 is: 1,533.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950 : 2,691.24 = 1,110.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950/2,691.24 = 1,110.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950x = 2,691.24 × 1,110.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950x = 2,989,859.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,989,859.99/1,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.26

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