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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,705.82, 4,058.94 and 950.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,705.82, 4,058.94 and 950.64 is: 1,426.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,705.82 : 4,058.94 = 950.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,705.82/4,058.94 = 950.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,705.82x = 4,058.94 × 950.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,705.82x = 3,858,590.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,858,590.72/2,705.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.03

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