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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.48, 2,923.20 and 1,218.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.48, 2,923.20 and 1,218.24 is: 1,825.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.48 : 2,923.20 = 1,218.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.48/2,923.20 = 1,218.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.48x = 2,923.20 × 1,218.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.48x = 3,561,159.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,561,159.17/1,950.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,825.79

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