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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.03, 3,401.09 and 950.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.03, 3,401.09 and 950.05 is: 1,425.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.03 : 3,401.09 = 950.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.03/3,401.09 = 950.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.03x = 3,401.09 × 950.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.03x = 3,231,200.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,231,200.80/2,267.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.30

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