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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.74, 2,692.05 and 1,100.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.74, 2,692.05 and 1,100.06 is: 1,518.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.74 : 2,692.05 = 1,100.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.74/2,692.05 = 1,100.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.74x = 2,692.05 × 1,100.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.74x = 2,961,416.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,961,416.52/1,950.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.10

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