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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.26, 4,071.51 and 1,771.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.26, 4,071.51 and 1,771.38 is: 2,444.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.26 : 4,071.51 = 1,771.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.26/4,071.51 = 1,771.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.26x = 4,071.51 × 1,771.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.26x = 7,212,191.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,212,191.38/2,950.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,444.60

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