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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.03, 4,425.15 and 1,001.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.03, 4,425.15 and 1,001.98 is: 1,503.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.03 : 4,425.15 = 1,001.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.03/4,425.15 = 1,001.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.03x = 4,425.15 × 1,001.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.03x = 4,433,896.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,433,896.98/2,950.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.00

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