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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.98, 3,614.61 and 950.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.98, 3,614.61 and 950.12 is: 1,425.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.98 : 3,614.61 = 950.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.98/3,614.61 = 950.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.98x = 3,614.61 × 950.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.98x = 3,434,313.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,434,313.25/2,409.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.04

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