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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.86, 3,362.67 and 1,950.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.86, 3,362.67 and 1,950.76 is: 2,923.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.86 : 3,362.67 = 1,950.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.86/3,362.67 = 1,950.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.86x = 3,362.67 × 1,950.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.86x = 6,559,762.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,559,762.13/2,243.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,923.43

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