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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.87, 3,617.80 and 950.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.87, 3,617.80 and 950.22 is: 1,425.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.87 : 3,617.80 = 950.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.87/3,617.80 = 950.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.87x = 3,617.80 × 950.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.87x = 3,437,705.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,437,705.92/2,411.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.33

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