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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.80, 3,179.90 and 950.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.80, 3,179.90 and 950.16 is: 1,424.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.80 : 3,179.90 = 950.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.80/3,179.90 = 950.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.80x = 3,179.90 × 950.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.80x = 3,021,413.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,021,413.78/2,120.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.66

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