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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681.96, 4,023.54 and 950.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681.96, 4,023.54 and 950.56 is: 1,426.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681.96 : 4,023.54 = 950.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681.96/4,023.54 = 950.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681.96x = 4,023.54 × 950.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681.96x = 3,824,616.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,824,616.18/2,681.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.05

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