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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.50, 2,926.67 and 961.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.50, 2,926.67 and 961.81 is: 1,443.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.50 : 2,926.67 = 961.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.50/2,926.67 = 961.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.50x = 2,926.67 × 961.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.50x = 2,814,888.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,814,888.35/1,950.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.16

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