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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.52, 2,691.30 and 1,204.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.52, 2,691.30 and 1,204.24 is: 1,661.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.52 : 2,691.30 = 1,204.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.52/2,691.30 = 1,204.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.52x = 2,691.30 × 1,204.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.52x = 3,240,971.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,240,971.11/1,950.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.59

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