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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.16, 4,426.24 and 1,853.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.16, 4,426.24 and 1,853.24 is: 2,780.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.16 : 4,426.24 = 1,853.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.16/4,426.24 = 1,853.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.16x = 4,426.24 × 1,853.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.16x = 8,202,885.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,202,885.02/2,950.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,780.49

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