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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.75, 3,618.12 and 950.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.75, 3,618.12 and 950.96 is: 1,426.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.75 : 3,618.12 = 950.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.75/3,618.12 = 950.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.75x = 3,618.12 × 950.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.75x = 3,440,687.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,440,687.40/2,411.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.64

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