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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681.26, 4,023.51 and 949.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681.26, 4,023.51 and 949.66 is: 1,425.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681.26 : 4,023.51 = 949.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681.26/4,023.51 = 949.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681.26x = 4,023.51 × 949.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681.26x = 3,820,966.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,820,966.51/2,681.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.06

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