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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,898.48, 4,348.12 and 950.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,898.48, 4,348.12 and 950.88 is: 1,426.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,898.48 : 4,348.12 = 950.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,898.48/4,348.12 = 950.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,898.48x = 4,348.12 × 950.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,898.48x = 4,134,540.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,134,540.35/2,898.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.45

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