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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.04, 4,069.69 and 1,902.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.04, 4,069.69 and 1,902.44 is: 2,624.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.04 : 4,069.69 = 1,902.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.04/4,069.69 = 1,902.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.04x = 4,069.69 × 1,902.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.04x = 7,742,315.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,742,315.94/2,950.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,624.48

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