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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.53, 3,067.89 and 950.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.53, 3,067.89 and 950.41 is: 1,425.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.53 : 3,067.89 = 950.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.53/3,067.89 = 950.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.53x = 3,067.89 × 950.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.53x = 2,915,753.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,915,753.33/2,045.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.43

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