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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,705.93, 4,058.93 and 950.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,705.93, 4,058.93 and 950.93 is: 1,426.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,705.93 : 4,058.93 = 950.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,705.93/4,058.93 = 950.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,705.93x = 4,058.93 × 950.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,705.93x = 3,859,758.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,859,758.30/2,705.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.41

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