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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.48, 3,617.76 and 950.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.48, 3,617.76 and 950.66 is: 1,426.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.48 : 3,617.76 = 950.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.48/3,617.76 = 950.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.48x = 3,617.76 × 950.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.48x = 3,439,241.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,439,241.63/2,410.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.79

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