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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.34, 2,691.62 and 1,164.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.34, 2,691.62 and 1,164.37 is: 1,606.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.34 : 2,691.62 = 1,164.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.34/2,691.62 = 1,164.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.34x = 2,691.62 × 1,164.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.34x = 3,134,041.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,134,041.58/1,950.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.92

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