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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,898.20, 4,347.30 and 950.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,898.20, 4,347.30 and 950.60 is: 1,425.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,898.20 : 4,347.30 = 950.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,898.20/4,347.30 = 950.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,898.20x = 4,347.30 × 950.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,898.20x = 4,132,543.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,132,543.38/2,898.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.90

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