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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.08, 2,924.10 and 717.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.08, 2,924.10 and 717.05 is: 1,075.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.08 : 2,924.10 = 717.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.08/2,924.10 = 717.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.08x = 2,924.10 × 717.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.08x = 2,096,733.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,096,733.22/1,950.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.21

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