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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,290.30, 4,935.42 and 950.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,290.30, 4,935.42 and 950.36 is: 1,425.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,290.30 : 4,935.42 = 950.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,290.30/4,935.42 = 950.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,290.30x = 4,935.42 × 950.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,290.30x = 4,690,425.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,690,425.75/3,290.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.53

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