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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.53, 2,691.83 and 1,066.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.53, 2,691.83 and 1,066.32 is: 1,471.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.53 : 2,691.83 = 1,066.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.53/2,691.83 = 1,066.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.53x = 2,691.83 × 1,066.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.53x = 2,870,346.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,870,346.83/1,950.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.58

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