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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.32, 3,159.48 and 950.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.32, 3,159.48 and 950.72 is: 1,426.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.32 : 3,159.48 = 950.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.32/3,159.48 = 950.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.32x = 3,159.48 × 950.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.32x = 3,003,780.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,003,780.83/2,106.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.08

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