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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.34, 2,925.75 and 795.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.34, 2,925.75 and 795.94 is: 1,194.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.34 : 2,925.75 = 795.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.34/2,925.75 = 795.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.34x = 2,925.75 × 795.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.34x = 2,328,721.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,721.46/1,950.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.01

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