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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.27, 3,506.43 and 950.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.27, 3,506.43 and 950.66 is: 1,425.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.27 : 3,506.43 = 950.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.27/3,506.43 = 950.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.27x = 3,506.43 × 950.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.27x = 3,333,431.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,333,431.12/2,338.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.60

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