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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.75, 2,692.08 and 1,205.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.75, 2,692.08 and 1,205.22 is: 1,663.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.75 : 2,692.08 = 1,205.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.75/2,692.08 = 1,205.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.75x = 2,692.08 × 1,205.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.75x = 3,244,548.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,244,548.66/1,950.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.23

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