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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,706, 4,056.68 and 950.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,706, 4,056.68 and 950.76 is: 1,425.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,706 : 4,056.68 = 950.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,706/4,056.68 = 950.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,706x = 4,056.68 × 950.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,706x = 3,856,929.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,856,929.08/2,706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.32

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