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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.99, 3,180.94 and 950.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.99, 3,180.94 and 950.34 is: 1,425.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.99 : 3,180.94 = 950.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.99/3,180.94 = 950.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.99x = 3,180.94 × 950.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.99x = 3,022,974.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,022,974.52/2,120.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.27

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