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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,706.02, 4,059.06 and 950.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,706.02, 4,059.06 and 950.95 is: 1,426.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,706.02 : 4,059.06 = 950.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,706.02/4,059.06 = 950.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,706.02x = 4,059.06 × 950.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,706.02x = 3,859,963.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,859,963.11/2,706.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.44

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