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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.00, 4,071.38 and 1,691.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.00, 4,071.38 and 1,691.26 is: 2,334.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.00 : 4,071.38 = 1,691.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.00/4,071.38 = 1,691.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.00x = 4,071.38 × 1,691.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.00x = 6,885,743.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,885,743.50/2,950.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,334.15

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