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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.24, 2,690.88 and 1,122.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.24, 2,690.88 and 1,122.24 is: 1,548.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.24 : 2,690.88 = 1,122.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.24/2,690.88 = 1,122.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.24x = 2,690.88 × 1,122.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.24x = 3,019,813.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,019,813.17/1,950.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.43

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