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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,897.34, 4,345.29 and 950.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,897.34, 4,345.29 and 950.70 is: 1,425.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,897.34 : 4,345.29 = 950.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,897.34/4,345.29 = 950.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,897.34x = 4,345.29 × 950.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,897.34x = 4,131,067.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,131,067.20/2,897.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.81

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