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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.57, 2,692.68 and 1,243.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.57, 2,692.68 and 1,243.39 is: 1,716.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.57 : 2,692.68 = 1,243.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.57/2,692.68 = 1,243.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.57x = 2,692.68 × 1,243.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.57x = 3,348,051.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,348,051.39/1,950.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.45

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