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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.54, 4,198.19 and 950.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.54, 4,198.19 and 950.36 is: 1,424.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.54 : 4,198.19 = 950.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.54/4,198.19 = 950.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.54x = 4,198.19 × 950.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.54x = 3,989,773.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,989,773.23/2,800.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.65

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