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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,898.08, 4,345.68 and 950.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,898.08, 4,345.68 and 950.06 is: 1,424.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,898.08 : 4,345.68 = 950.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,898.08/4,345.68 = 950.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,898.08x = 4,345.68 × 950.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,898.08x = 4,128,656.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,128,656.74/2,898.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.62

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