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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.16, 2,691.98 and 1,320.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.16, 2,691.98 and 1,320.38 is: 1,822.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.16 : 2,691.98 = 1,320.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.16/2,691.98 = 1,320.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.16x = 2,691.98 × 1,320.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.16x = 3,554,436.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,554,436.55/1,950.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.64

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