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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.17, 4,200.64 and 950.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.17, 4,200.64 and 950.79 is: 1,426.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.17 : 4,200.64 = 950.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.17/4,200.64 = 950.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.17x = 4,200.64 × 950.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.17x = 3,993,926.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,993,926.51/2,800.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.32

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