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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.96, 2,927.66 and 1,221.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.96, 2,927.66 and 1,221.96 is: 1,833.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.96 : 2,927.66 = 1,221.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.96/2,927.66 = 1,221.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.96x = 2,927.66 × 1,221.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.96x = 3,577,483.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,577,483.41/1,950.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.70

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