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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,898.17, 4,347.93 and 950.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,898.17, 4,347.93 and 950.25 is: 1,425.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,898.17 : 4,347.93 = 950.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,898.17/4,347.93 = 950.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,898.17x = 4,347.93 × 950.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,898.17x = 4,131,620.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,131,620.48/2,898.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.60

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