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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.12, 4,443.73 and 2,498.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.12, 4,443.73 and 2,498.14 is: 3,762.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.12 : 4,443.73 = 2,498.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.12/4,443.73 = 2,498.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.12x = 4,443.73 × 2,498.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.12x = 11,101,059.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,101,059.66/2,950.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,762.92

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