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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.10, 4,424.64 and 1,101.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.10, 4,424.64 and 1,101.02 is: 1,651.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.10 : 4,424.64 = 1,101.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.10/4,424.64 = 1,101.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.10x = 4,424.64 × 1,101.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.10x = 4,871,617.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,871,617.13/2,950.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.34

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