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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,736.39, 2,396.11 and 950.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,736.39, 2,396.11 and 950.28 is: 1,311.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,736.39 : 2,396.11 = 950.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,736.39/2,396.11 = 950.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,736.39x = 2,396.11 × 950.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,736.39x = 2,276,975.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,276,975.41/1,736.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.33

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