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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.01, 3,067.42 and 950.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.01, 3,067.42 and 950.23 is: 1,424.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.01 : 3,067.42 = 950.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.01/3,067.42 = 950.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.01x = 3,067.42 × 950.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.01x = 2,914,757.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,914,757.75/2,046.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.61

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