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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.27, 2,691.42 and 1,099.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.27, 2,691.42 and 1,099.50 is: 1,517.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.27 : 2,691.42 = 1,099.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.27/2,691.42 = 1,099.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.27x = 2,691.42 × 1,099.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.27x = 2,959,216.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,959,216.29/1,950.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.34

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