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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.36, 3,128.43 and 1,950.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.36, 3,128.43 and 1,950.46 is: 2,692.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.36 : 3,128.43 = 1,950.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.36/3,128.43 = 1,950.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.36x = 3,128.43 × 1,950.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.36x = 6,101,877.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,101,877.58/2,266.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,692.37

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