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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.76, 2,687.44 and 1,360.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.76, 2,687.44 and 1,360.24 is: 1,873.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.76 : 2,687.44 = 1,360.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.76/2,687.44 = 1,360.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.76x = 2,687.44 × 1,360.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.76x = 3,655,563.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,655,563.39/1,950.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,873.92

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