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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.29, 4,425.44 and 1,002.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.29, 4,425.44 and 1,002.51 is: 1,503.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.29 : 4,425.44 = 1,002.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.29/4,425.44 = 1,002.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.29x = 4,425.44 × 1,002.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.29x = 4,436,542.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,436,542.84/2,950.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.77

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