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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,887.35, 4,333.94 and 1,950.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,887.35, 4,333.94 and 1,950.19 is: 2,927.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,887.35 : 4,333.94 = 1,950.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,887.35/4,333.94 = 1,950.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,887.35x = 4,333.94 × 1,950.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,887.35x = 8,452,017.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,452,017.55/2,887.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,927.26

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