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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.28, 4,071.97 and 1,692.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.28, 4,071.97 and 1,692.18 is: 2,335.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.28 : 4,071.97 = 1,692.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.28/4,071.97 = 1,692.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.28x = 4,071.97 × 1,692.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.28x = 6,890,506.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,890,506.19/2,950.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,335.54

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