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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,799.36, 4,197.32 and 950.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,799.36, 4,197.32 and 950.33 is: 1,424.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,799.36 : 4,197.32 = 950.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,799.36/4,197.32 = 950.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,799.36x = 4,197.32 × 950.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,799.36x = 3,988,834.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,988,834.36/2,799.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.91

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