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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.29, 4,424.54 and 2,488.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.29, 4,424.54 and 2,488.23 is: 3,731.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.29 : 4,424.54 = 2,488.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.29/4,424.54 = 2,488.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.29x = 4,424.54 × 2,488.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.29x = 11,009,260.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,009,260.72/2,950.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,731.59

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