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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,898.09, 4,347.79 and 950.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,898.09, 4,347.79 and 950.25 is: 1,425.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,898.09 : 4,347.79 = 950.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,898.09/4,347.79 = 950.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,898.09x = 4,347.79 × 950.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,898.09x = 4,131,487.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,131,487.45/2,898.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.59

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