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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.42, 3,268.83 and 1,950.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.42, 3,268.83 and 1,950.34 is: 2,689.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.42 : 3,268.83 = 1,950.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.42/3,268.83 = 1,950.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.42x = 3,268.83 × 1,950.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.42x = 6,375,329.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,375,329.90/2,370.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,689.54

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