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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.89, 2,926.73 and 912.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.89, 2,926.73 and 912.06 is: 1,368.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.89 : 2,926.73 = 912.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.89/2,926.73 = 912.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.89x = 2,926.73 × 912.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.89x = 2,669,355.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,669,355.64/1,950.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.28

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