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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.27, 3,617.12 and 950.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.27, 3,617.12 and 950.06 is: 1,425.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.27 : 3,617.12 = 950.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.27/3,617.12 = 950.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.27x = 3,617.12 × 950.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.27x = 3,436,492.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,436,492.45/2,411.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.18

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