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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.12, 3,069 and 950

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.12, 3,069 and 950 is: 1,425.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.12 : 3,069 = 950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.12/3,069 = 950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.12x = 3,069 × 950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.12x = 2,915,550
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,915,550/2,045.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.61

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