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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,898.81, 4,348.08 and 950.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,898.81, 4,348.08 and 950.76 is: 1,426.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,898.81 : 4,348.08 = 950.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,898.81/4,348.08 = 950.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,898.81x = 4,348.08 × 950.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,898.81x = 4,133,980.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,133,980.54/2,898.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.10

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