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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.06, 2,926.90 and 718.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.06, 2,926.90 and 718.20 is: 1,077.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.06 : 2,926.90 = 718.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.06/2,926.90 = 718.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.06x = 2,926.90 × 718.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.06x = 2,102,099.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102,099.58/1,951.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.41

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