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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.09, 3,506.86 and 950.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.09, 3,506.86 and 950.02 is: 1,424.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.09 : 3,506.86 = 950.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.09/3,506.86 = 950.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.09x = 3,506.86 × 950.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.09x = 3,331,587.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,331,587.14/2,338.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.92

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