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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.22, 4,426.16 and 1,002.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.22, 4,426.16 and 1,002.57 is: 1,504.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.22 : 4,426.16 = 1,002.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.22/4,426.16 = 1,002.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.22x = 4,426.16 × 1,002.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.22x = 4,437,530.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,437,530.22/2,950.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.14

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