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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,799.44, 4,198.36 and 950.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,799.44, 4,198.36 and 950.21 is: 1,425.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,799.44 : 4,198.36 = 950.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,799.44/4,198.36 = 950.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,799.44x = 4,198.36 × 950.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,799.44x = 3,989,303.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,989,303.33/2,799.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.04

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