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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,736.91, 2,396.98 and 950.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,736.91, 2,396.98 and 950.96 is: 1,312.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,736.91 : 2,396.98 = 950.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,736.91/2,396.98 = 950.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,736.91x = 2,396.98 × 950.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,736.91x = 2,279,420.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,279,420.12/1,736.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.34

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