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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,799.31, 4,197.87 and 950.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,799.31, 4,197.87 and 950.08 is: 1,424.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,799.31 : 4,197.87 = 950.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,799.31/4,197.87 = 950.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,799.31x = 4,197.87 × 950.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,799.31x = 3,988,312.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,988,312.33/2,799.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.75

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