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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,322.34, 4,983.78 and 950.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,322.34, 4,983.78 and 950.39 is: 1,425.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,322.34 : 4,983.78 = 950.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,322.34/4,983.78 = 950.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,322.34x = 4,983.78 × 950.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,322.34x = 4,736,509.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,736,509.76/3,322.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.66

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