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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,897.73, 4,347.18 and 950.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,897.73, 4,347.18 and 950.07 is: 1,425.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,897.73 : 4,347.18 = 950.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,897.73/4,347.18 = 950.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,897.73x = 4,347.18 × 950.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,897.73x = 4,130,125.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,130,125.30/2,897.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.30

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