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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.81, 2,926.22 and 795.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.81, 2,926.22 and 795.75 is: 1,193.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.81 : 2,926.22 = 795.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.81/2,926.22 = 795.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.81x = 2,926.22 × 795.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.81x = 2,328,535.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,535.59/1,950.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.63

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