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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.94, 2,692.26 and 1,066.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.94, 2,692.26 and 1,066.74 is: 1,472.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.94 : 2,692.26 = 1,066.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.94/2,692.26 = 1,066.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.94x = 2,692.26 × 1,066.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.94x = 2,871,941.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,871,941.43/1,950.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.08

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