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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.56, 4,023.20 and 950.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.56, 4,023.20 and 950.72 is: 1,425.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.56 : 4,023.20 = 950.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.56/4,023.20 = 950.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.56x = 4,023.20 × 950.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.56x = 3,824,936.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,824,936.70/2,682.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.85

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