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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,746.85, 2,410.62 and 950.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,746.85, 2,410.62 and 950.15 is: 1,311.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,746.85 : 2,410.62 = 950.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,746.85/2,410.62 = 950.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,746.85x = 2,410.62 × 950.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,746.85x = 2,290,438.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,290,438.54/1,746.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.18

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