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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,896.84, 4,344.54 and 950.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,896.84, 4,344.54 and 950.20 is: 1,425.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,896.84 : 4,344.54 = 950.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,896.84/4,344.54 = 950.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,896.84x = 4,344.54 × 950.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,896.84x = 4,128,181.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,128,181.91/2,896.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.06

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