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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.13, 4,056.21 and 950.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.13, 4,056.21 and 950.40 is: 1,425.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.13 : 4,056.21 = 950.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.13/4,056.21 = 950.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.13x = 4,056.21 × 950.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.13x = 3,855,021.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,855,021.98/2,704.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.61

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