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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.59, 2,925.38 and 909.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.59, 2,925.38 and 909.60 is: 1,364.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.59 : 2,925.38 = 909.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.59/2,925.38 = 909.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.59x = 2,925.38 × 909.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.59x = 2,660,921.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,660,921.10/1,950.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.17

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