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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.42, 2,691.54 and 1,066.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.42, 2,691.54 and 1,066.20 is: 1,471.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.42 : 2,691.54 = 1,066.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.42/2,691.54 = 1,066.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.42x = 2,691.54 × 1,066.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.42x = 2,869,719.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,869,719.95/1,950.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.33

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