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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.02, 4,425.75 and 1,002.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.02, 4,425.75 and 1,002.24 is: 1,503.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.02 : 4,425.75 = 1,002.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.02/4,425.75 = 1,002.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.02x = 4,425.75 × 1,002.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.02x = 4,435,663.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,435,663.68/2,950.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.60

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