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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.08, 4,425.89 and 1,101.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.08, 4,425.89 and 1,101.73 is: 1,652.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.08 : 4,425.89 = 1,101.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.08/4,425.89 = 1,101.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.08x = 4,425.89 × 1,101.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.08x = 4,876,135.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,876,135.79/2,950.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,652.88

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