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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,799.08, 4,198.32 and 950.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,799.08, 4,198.32 and 950.14 is: 1,425.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,799.08 : 4,198.32 = 950.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,799.08/4,198.32 = 950.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,799.08x = 4,198.32 × 950.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,799.08x = 3,988,991.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,988,991.76/2,799.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.11

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