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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.46, 3,092.37 and 950.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.46, 3,092.37 and 950.86 is: 1,426.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.46 : 3,092.37 = 950.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.46/3,092.37 = 950.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.46x = 3,092.37 × 950.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.46x = 2,940,410.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,940,410.94/2,061.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.37

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