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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,925.04, 4,387.15 and 950.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,925.04, 4,387.15 and 950.67 is: 1,425.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,925.04 : 4,387.15 = 950.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,925.04/4,387.15 = 950.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,925.04x = 4,387.15 × 950.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,925.04x = 4,170,731.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,170,731.89/2,925.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.87

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