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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.62, 2,920.46 and 1,797.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.62, 2,920.46 and 1,797.53 is: 2,691.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.62 : 2,920.46 = 1,797.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.62/2,920.46 = 1,797.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.62x = 2,920.46 × 1,797.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.62x = 5,249,590.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,249,590.87/1,950.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.25

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