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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,898.87, 4,348.89 and 950.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,898.87, 4,348.89 and 950.94 is: 1,426.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,898.87 : 4,348.89 = 950.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,898.87/4,348.89 = 950.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,898.87x = 4,348.89 × 950.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,898.87x = 4,135,533.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,135,533.46/2,898.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.60

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