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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,789.69, 3,846.90 and 1,950.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,789.69, 3,846.90 and 1,950.09 is: 2,689.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,789.69 : 3,846.90 = 1,950.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,789.69/3,846.90 = 1,950.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,789.69x = 3,846.90 × 1,950.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,789.69x = 7,501,801.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,501,801.22/2,789.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,689.11

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