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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.59, 2,691.36 and 1,883.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.59, 2,691.36 and 1,883.90 is: 2,599.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.59 : 2,691.36 = 1,883.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.59/2,691.36 = 1,883.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.59x = 2,691.36 × 1,883.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.59x = 5,070,259.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,070,259.83/1,950.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,599.34

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