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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.65, 2,691.82 and 1,066.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.65, 2,691.82 and 1,066.47 is: 1,471.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.65 : 2,691.82 = 1,066.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.65/2,691.82 = 1,066.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.65x = 2,691.82 × 1,066.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.65x = 2,870,745.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,870,745.28/1,950.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.69

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