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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.87, 2,691.89 and 1,111.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.87, 2,691.89 and 1,111.59 is: 1,533.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.87 : 2,691.89 = 1,111.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.87/2,691.89 = 1,111.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.87x = 2,691.89 × 1,111.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.87x = 2,992,276.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,992,276.62/1,950.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.81

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