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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.32, 2,926.16 and 976.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.32, 2,926.16 and 976.20 is: 1,464.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.32 : 2,926.16 = 976.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.32/2,926.16 = 976.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.32x = 2,926.16 × 976.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.32x = 2,856,517.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,856,517.39/1,950.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.64

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