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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.01, 3,006.62 and 950.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.01, 3,006.62 and 950.63 is: 1,426.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.01 : 3,006.62 = 950.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.01/3,006.62 = 950.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.01x = 3,006.62 × 950.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.01x = 2,858,193.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,858,193.06/2,004.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.24

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