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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,969.92, 2,950.56 and 1,582.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,969.92, 2,950.56 and 1,582.56 is: 2,370.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,969.92 : 2,950.56 = 1,582.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,969.92/2,950.56 = 1,582.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,969.92x = 2,950.56 × 1,582.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,969.92x = 4,669,438.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,669,438.23/1,969.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,370.37

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