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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.23, 3,067.23 and 950.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.23, 3,067.23 and 950.51 is: 1,425.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.23 : 3,067.23 = 950.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.23/3,067.23 = 950.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.23x = 3,067.23 × 950.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.23x = 2,915,432.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,915,432.79/2,045.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.48

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