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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.21, 2,691.27 and 1,065.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.21, 2,691.27 and 1,065.96 is: 1,471.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.21 : 2,691.27 = 1,065.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.21/2,691.27 = 1,065.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.21x = 2,691.27 × 1,065.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.21x = 2,868,786.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,868,786.17/1,950.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.01

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