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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.37, 2,925.52 and 1,324.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.37, 2,925.52 and 1,324.11 is: 1,986.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.37 : 2,925.52 = 1,324.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.37/2,925.52 = 1,324.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.37x = 2,925.52 × 1,324.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.37x = 3,873,710.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,873,710.29/1,950.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986.14

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