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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.08, 4,022.52 and 950.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.08, 4,022.52 and 950.72 is: 1,425.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.08 : 4,022.52 = 950.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.08/4,022.52 = 950.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.08x = 4,022.52 × 950.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.08x = 3,824,290.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,824,290.21/2,682.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.87

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