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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.97, 4,426.70 and 759.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.97, 4,426.70 and 759.69 is: 1,139.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.97 : 4,426.70 = 759.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.97/4,426.70 = 759.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.97x = 4,426.70 × 759.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.97x = 3,362,915.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,362,915.92/2,950.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.60

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