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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.21, 2,691.09 and 1,164.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.21, 2,691.09 and 1,164.15 is: 1,606.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.21 : 2,691.09 = 1,164.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.21/2,691.09 = 1,164.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.21x = 2,691.09 × 1,164.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.21x = 3,132,832.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,132,832.42/1,950.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.41

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