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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.10, 4,425.15 and 2,402.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.10, 4,425.15 and 2,402.90 is: 3,604.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.10 : 4,425.15 = 2,402.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.10/4,425.15 = 2,402.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.10x = 4,425.15 × 2,402.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.10x = 10,633,192.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,633,192.94/2,950.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.35

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