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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.92, 2,692.20 and 1,066.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.92, 2,692.20 and 1,066.76 is: 1,472.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.92 : 2,692.20 = 1,066.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.92/2,692.20 = 1,066.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.92x = 2,692.20 × 1,066.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.92x = 2,871,931.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,871,931.27/1,950.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.09

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