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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.77, 2,691.65 and 1,204.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.77, 2,691.65 and 1,204.49 is: 1,661.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.77 : 2,691.65 = 1,204.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.77/2,691.65 = 1,204.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.77x = 2,691.65 × 1,204.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.77x = 3,242,059.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,242,059.49/1,950.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.94

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