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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.35, 4,421.42 and 2,450.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.35, 4,421.42 and 2,450.07 is: 3,671.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.35 : 4,421.42 = 2,450.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.35/4,421.42 = 2,450.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.35x = 4,421.42 × 2,450.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.35x = 10,832,788.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,832,788.50/2,950.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,671.70

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