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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.04, 4,348.90 and 950.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.04, 4,348.90 and 950.84 is: 1,426.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.04 : 4,348.90 = 950.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.04/4,348.90 = 950.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.04x = 4,348.90 × 950.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.04x = 4,135,108.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,135,108.08/2,899.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.37

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