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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,898.10, 4,347.76 and 950.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,898.10, 4,347.76 and 950.16 is: 1,425.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,898.10 : 4,347.76 = 950.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,898.10/4,347.76 = 950.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,898.10x = 4,347.76 × 950.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,898.10x = 4,131,067.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,131,067.64/2,898.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.44

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