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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.04, 4,408.96 and 2,716.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.04, 4,408.96 and 2,716.52 is: 4,059.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.04 : 4,408.96 = 2,716.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.04/4,408.96 = 2,716.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.04x = 4,408.96 × 2,716.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.04x = 11,977,028.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,977,028.02/2,950.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,059.95

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