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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.21, 2,692.49 and 1,252.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.21, 2,692.49 and 1,252.80 is: 1,729.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.21 : 2,692.49 = 1,252.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.21/2,692.49 = 1,252.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.21x = 2,692.49 × 1,252.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.21x = 3,373,145.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,373,145.21/1,950.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.63

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