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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.83, 2,691.86 and 1,153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.83, 2,691.86 and 1,153.72 is: 1,591.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.83 : 2,691.86 = 1,153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.83/2,691.86 = 1,153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.83x = 2,691.86 × 1,153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.83x = 3,105,645.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,105,645.99/1,950.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.96

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