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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.34, 4,070.64 and 1,903.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.34, 4,070.64 and 1,903.02 is: 2,625.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.34 : 4,070.64 = 1,903.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.34/4,070.64 = 1,903.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.34x = 4,070.64 × 1,903.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.34x = 7,746,509.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,746,509.33/2,950.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,625.63

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