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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.76, 2,926.21 and 489.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.76, 2,926.21 and 489.92 is: 734.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.76 : 2,926.21 = 489.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.76/2,926.21 = 489.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.76x = 2,926.21 × 489.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.76x = 1,433,608.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,608.80/1,950.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.90

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