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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.29, 4,412.34 and 2,623.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.29, 4,412.34 and 2,623.32 is: 3,923.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.29 : 4,412.34 = 2,623.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.29/4,412.34 = 2,623.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.29x = 4,412.34 × 2,623.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.29x = 11,574,979.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,574,979.77/2,950.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,923.34

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