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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.25, 2,691.35 and 1,122.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.25, 2,691.35 and 1,122.73 is: 1,549.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.25 : 2,691.35 = 1,122.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.25/2,691.35 = 1,122.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.25x = 2,691.35 × 1,122.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.25x = 3,021,653.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,021,653.77/1,950.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.37

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