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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,696.96, 2,341.74 and 950.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,696.96, 2,341.74 and 950.86 is: 1,312.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,696.96 : 2,341.74 = 950.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,696.96/2,341.74 = 950.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,696.96x = 2,341.74 × 950.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,696.96x = 2,226,666.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,226,666.90/1,696.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.15

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