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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.33, 4,072.03 and 1,692.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.33, 4,072.03 and 1,692.23 is: 2,335.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.33 : 4,072.03 = 1,692.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.33/4,072.03 = 1,692.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.33x = 4,072.03 × 1,692.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.33x = 6,890,811.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,890,811.33/2,950.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,335.61

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