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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.22, 4,430.03 and 1,718.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.22, 4,430.03 and 1,718.53 is: 2,580.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.22 : 4,430.03 = 1,718.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.22/4,430.03 = 1,718.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.22x = 4,430.03 × 1,718.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.22x = 7,613,139.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,613,139.46/2,950.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,580.53

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