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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.96, 2,692.22 and 1,111.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.96, 2,692.22 and 1,111.55 is: 1,533.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.96 : 2,692.22 = 1,111.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.96/2,692.22 = 1,111.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.96x = 2,692.22 × 1,111.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.96x = 2,992,528.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,992,528.22/1,950.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.87

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