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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.03, 4,066.59 and 2,425.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.03, 4,066.59 and 2,425.15 is: 3,343.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.03 : 4,066.59 = 2,425.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.03/4,066.59 = 2,425.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.03x = 4,066.59 × 2,425.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.03x = 9,862,090.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,862,090.74/2,950.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.05

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