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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.12, 2,691.24 and 1,065.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.12, 2,691.24 and 1,065.87 is: 1,470.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.12 : 2,691.24 = 1,065.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.12/2,691.24 = 1,065.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.12x = 2,691.24 × 1,065.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.12x = 2,868,511.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,868,511.98/1,950.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.94

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