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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.47, 2,691.40 and 1,194.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.47, 2,691.40 and 1,194.59 is: 1,648.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.47 : 2,691.40 = 1,194.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.47/2,691.40 = 1,194.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.47x = 2,691.40 × 1,194.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.47x = 3,215,124.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,215,124.14/1,950.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.38

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