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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.41, 2,925.72 and 854.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.41, 2,925.72 and 854.75 is: 1,282.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.41 : 2,925.72 = 854.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.41/2,925.72 = 854.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.41x = 2,925.72 × 854.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.41x = 2,500,759.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,500,759.17/1,950.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.17

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