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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.44, 3,159.66 and 950.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.44, 3,159.66 and 950.84 is: 1,426.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.44 : 3,159.66 = 950.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.44/3,159.66 = 950.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.44x = 3,159.66 × 950.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.44x = 3,004,315.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,004,315.32/2,106.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.26

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