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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.49, 3,069.95 and 950.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.49, 3,069.95 and 950.45 is: 1,425.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.49 : 3,069.95 = 950.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.49/3,069.95 = 950.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.49x = 3,069.95 × 950.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.49x = 2,917,813.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,917,813.88/2,047.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.07

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