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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.67, 3,070.60 and 950.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.67, 3,070.60 and 950.72 is: 1,424.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.67 : 3,070.60 = 950.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.67/3,070.60 = 950.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.67x = 3,070.60 × 950.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.67x = 2,919,280.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,919,280.83/2,048.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.96

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