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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.33, 3,067.58 and 950.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.33, 3,067.58 and 950.37 is: 1,424.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.33 : 3,067.58 = 950.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.33/3,067.58 = 950.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.33x = 3,067.58 × 950.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.33x = 2,915,331.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,915,331.25/2,046.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.66

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