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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.02, 2,924.67 and 854.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.02, 2,924.67 and 854.18 is: 1,281.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.02 : 2,924.67 = 854.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.02/2,924.67 = 854.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.02x = 2,924.67 × 854.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.02x = 2,498,194.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,498,194.62/1,950.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.11

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