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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.62, 3,068.34 and 950.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.62, 3,068.34 and 950.70 is: 1,424.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.62 : 3,068.34 = 950.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.62/3,068.34 = 950.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.62x = 3,068.34 × 950.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.62x = 2,917,070.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,917,070.84/2,047.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.62

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