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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.52, 3,069.78 and 950.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.52, 3,069.78 and 950.74 is: 1,426.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.52 : 3,069.78 = 950.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.52/3,069.78 = 950.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.52x = 3,069.78 × 950.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.52x = 2,918,562.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,918,562.64/2,046.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.11

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