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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.56, 2,924.22 and 795.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.56, 2,924.22 and 795.50 is: 1,192.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.56 : 2,924.22 = 795.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.56/2,924.22 = 795.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.56x = 2,924.22 × 795.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.56x = 2,326,217.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,326,217.01/1,950.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.59

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