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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.73, 2,691.90 and 1,066.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.73, 2,691.90 and 1,066.36 is: 1,471.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.73 : 2,691.90 = 1,066.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.73/2,691.90 = 1,066.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.73x = 2,691.90 × 1,066.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.73x = 2,870,534.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,870,534.48/1,950.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.52

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