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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.46, 3,068.70 and 950.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.46, 3,068.70 and 950.60 is: 1,426.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.46 : 3,068.70 = 950.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.46/3,068.70 = 950.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.46x = 3,068.70 × 950.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.46x = 2,917,106.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,917,106.22/2,045.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.14

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