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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.26, 4,426.16 and 1,101.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.26, 4,426.16 and 1,101.39 is: 1,652.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.26 : 4,426.16 = 1,101.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.26/4,426.16 = 1,101.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.26x = 4,426.16 × 1,101.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.26x = 4,874,939.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,874,939.45/2,950.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,652.37

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