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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,898.51, 4,348.01 and 950.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,898.51, 4,348.01 and 950.72 is: 1,426.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,898.51 : 4,348.01 = 950.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,898.51/4,348.01 = 950.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,898.51x = 4,348.01 × 950.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,898.51x = 4,133,713.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,133,713.57/2,898.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.15

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