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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.10, 2,920.50 and 1,126.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.10, 2,920.50 and 1,126.64 is: 1,687.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.10 : 2,920.50 = 1,126.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.10/2,920.50 = 1,126.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.10x = 2,920.50 × 1,126.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.10x = 3,290,352.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,290,352.12/1,950.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.27

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