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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.87, 3,069.81 and 950.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.87, 3,069.81 and 950.67 is: 1,425.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.87 : 3,069.81 = 950.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.87/3,069.81 = 950.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.87x = 3,069.81 × 950.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.87x = 2,918,376.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,918,376.27/2,046.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.78

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