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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.27, 3,069.71 and 950.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.27, 3,069.71 and 950.75 is: 1,426.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.27 : 3,069.71 = 950.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.27/3,069.71 = 950.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.27x = 3,069.71 × 950.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.27x = 2,918,526.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,918,526.78/2,046.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.27

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