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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.21, 2,926.44 and 976.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.21, 2,926.44 and 976.32 is: 1,465.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.21 : 2,926.44 = 976.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.21/2,926.44 = 976.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.21x = 2,926.44 × 976.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.21x = 2,857,141.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,857,141.90/1,950.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.04

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