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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.93, 3,180.12 and 950.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.93, 3,180.12 and 950.72 is: 1,425.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.93 : 3,180.12 = 950.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.93/3,180.12 = 950.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.93x = 3,180.12 × 950.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.93x = 3,023,388.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,023,388.49/2,120.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.50

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