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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,799.05, 4,198.19 and 950.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,799.05, 4,198.19 and 950.27 is: 1,425.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,799.05 : 4,198.19 = 950.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,799.05/4,198.19 = 950.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,799.05x = 4,198.19 × 950.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,799.05x = 3,989,388.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,989,388.27/2,799.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.27

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