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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.13, 4,071.35 and 1,691.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.13, 4,071.35 and 1,691.32 is: 2,334.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.13 : 4,071.35 = 1,691.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.13/4,071.35 = 1,691.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.13x = 4,071.35 × 1,691.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.13x = 6,885,955.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,885,955.68/2,950.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,334.12

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