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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.33, 3,506.61 and 950.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.33, 3,506.61 and 950.63 is: 1,426.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.33 : 3,506.61 = 950.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.33/3,506.61 = 950.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.33x = 3,506.61 × 950.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.33x = 3,333,471.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,333,471.13/2,336.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.80

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