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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.59, 2,691.81 and 1,111.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.59, 2,691.81 and 1,111.56 is: 1,533.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.59 : 2,691.81 = 1,111.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.59/2,691.81 = 1,111.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.59x = 2,691.81 × 1,111.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.59x = 2,992,108.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,992,108.32/1,950.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.95

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