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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,696.46, 2,341.14 and 950.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,696.46, 2,341.14 and 950.32 is: 1,311.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,696.46 : 2,341.14 = 950.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,696.46/2,341.14 = 950.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,696.46x = 2,341.14 × 950.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,696.46x = 2,224,832.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,224,832.16/1,696.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.46

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