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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.08, 4,062.33 and 2,884.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.08, 4,062.33 and 2,884.60 is: 3,972.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.08 : 4,062.33 = 2,884.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.08/4,062.33 = 2,884.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.08x = 4,062.33 × 2,884.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.08x = 11,718,171.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,718,171.23/2,950.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,972.15

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