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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,897.92, 4,346.61 and 950.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,897.92, 4,346.61 and 950.14 is: 1,425.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,897.92 : 4,346.61 = 950.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,897.92/4,346.61 = 950.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,897.92x = 4,346.61 × 950.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,897.92x = 4,129,888.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,129,888.03/2,897.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.12

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