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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,696.41, 2,340.96 and 950.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,696.41, 2,340.96 and 950.36 is: 1,311.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,696.41 : 2,340.96 = 950.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,696.41/2,340.96 = 950.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,696.41x = 2,340.96 × 950.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,696.41x = 2,224,752.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,224,752.74/1,696.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.45

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