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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.16, 4,388.04 and 2,687.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.16, 4,388.04 and 2,687.18 is: 3,996.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.16 : 4,388.04 = 2,687.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.16/4,388.04 = 2,687.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.16x = 4,388.04 × 2,687.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.16x = 11,791,431.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,791,431.39/2,950.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.89

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