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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.08, 3,505.10 and 950.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.08, 3,505.10 and 950.04 is: 1,424.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.08 : 3,505.10 = 950.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.08/3,505.10 = 950.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.08x = 3,505.10 × 950.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.08x = 3,329,980.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,329,980.45/2,337.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.85

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