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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.59, 3,617.92 and 950.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.59, 3,617.92 and 950.73 is: 1,425.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.59 : 3,617.92 = 950.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.59/3,617.92 = 950.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.59x = 3,617.92 × 950.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.59x = 3,439,665.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,439,665.08/2,413.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.12

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