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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,925.36, 4,388.46 and 950.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,925.36, 4,388.46 and 950.31 is: 1,425.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,925.36 : 4,388.46 = 950.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,925.36/4,388.46 = 950.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,925.36x = 4,388.46 × 950.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,925.36x = 4,170,397.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,170,397.42/2,925.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.60

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