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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681.25, 4,022.01 and 950.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681.25, 4,022.01 and 950.01 is: 1,425.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681.25 : 4,022.01 = 950.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681.25/4,022.01 = 950.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681.25x = 4,022.01 × 950.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681.25x = 3,820,949.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,820,949.72/2,681.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.06

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