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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.33, 2,392.90 and 950.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.33, 2,392.90 and 950.17 is: 1,425.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.33 : 2,392.90 = 950.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.33/2,392.90 = 950.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.33x = 2,392.90 × 950.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.33x = 2,273,661.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,273,661.79/1,595.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.20

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