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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.05, 4,442.66 and 2,660.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.05, 4,442.66 and 2,660.88 is: 4,007.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.05 : 4,442.66 = 2,660.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.05/4,442.66 = 2,660.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.05x = 4,442.66 × 2,660.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.05x = 11,821,390.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,821,390.99/2,950.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,007.18

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