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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.02, 3,401.08 and 950.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.02, 3,401.08 and 950.05 is: 1,425.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.02 : 3,401.08 = 950.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.02/3,401.08 = 950.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.02x = 3,401.08 × 950.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.02x = 3,231,197.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,231,197.93/2,267.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.31

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