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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.11, 2,922.73 and 976.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.11, 2,922.73 and 976.49 is: 1,463.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.11 : 2,922.73 = 976.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.11/2,922.73 = 976.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.11x = 2,922.73 × 976.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.11x = 2,854,016.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,854,016.62/1,950.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.52

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