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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,799.63, 4,199.58 and 950.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,799.63, 4,199.58 and 950.67 is: 1,426.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,799.63 : 4,199.58 = 950.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,799.63/4,199.58 = 950.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,799.63x = 4,199.58 × 950.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,799.63x = 3,992,414.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,992,414.72/2,799.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.05

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