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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.02, 4,423.89 and 1,194.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.02, 4,423.89 and 1,194.59 is: 1,791.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.02 : 4,423.89 = 1,194.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.02/4,423.89 = 1,194.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.02x = 4,423.89 × 1,194.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.02x = 5,284,712.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,284,712.64/2,950.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.42

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