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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,706.16, 4,059.43 and 950.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,706.16, 4,059.43 and 950.93 is: 1,426.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,706.16 : 4,059.43 = 950.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,706.16/4,059.43 = 950.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,706.16x = 4,059.43 × 950.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,706.16x = 3,860,233.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,860,233.77/2,706.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.46

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