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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.08, 2,922.40 and 1,127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.08, 2,922.40 and 1,127.20 is: 1,689.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.08 : 2,922.40 = 1,127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.08/2,922.40 = 1,127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.08x = 2,922.40 × 1,127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.08x = 3,294,129.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,294,129.28/1,950.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.23

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