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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.76, 3,066.64 and 950.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.76, 3,066.64 and 950.88 is: 1,425.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.76 : 3,066.64 = 950.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.76/3,066.64 = 950.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.76x = 3,066.64 × 950.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.76x = 2,916,006.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,916,006.64/2,045.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.39

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