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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.94, 3,158.91 and 950.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.94, 3,158.91 and 950.34 is: 1,425.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.94 : 3,158.91 = 950.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.94/3,158.91 = 950.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.94x = 3,158.91 × 950.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.94x = 3,002,038.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,002,038.53/2,105.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.51

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