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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.56, 4,347.90 and 950.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.56, 4,347.90 and 950.52 is: 1,425.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.56 : 4,347.90 = 950.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.56/4,347.90 = 950.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.56x = 4,347.90 × 950.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.56x = 4,132,765.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,132,765.91/2,899.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.31

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