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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,898.03, 4,345.42 and 950.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,898.03, 4,345.42 and 950.07 is: 1,424.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,898.03 : 4,345.42 = 950.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,898.03/4,345.42 = 950.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,898.03x = 4,345.42 × 950.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,898.03x = 4,128,453.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,128,453.18/2,898.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.57

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