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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.14, 4,021.77 and 950.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.14, 4,021.77 and 950.54 is: 1,425.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.14 : 4,021.77 = 950.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.14/4,021.77 = 950.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.14x = 4,021.77 × 950.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.14x = 3,822,853.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,822,853.26/2,682.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.30

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