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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.36, 4,428.27 and 1,490.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.36, 4,428.27 and 1,490.54 is: 2,237.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.36 : 4,428.27 = 1,490.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.36/4,428.27 = 1,490.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.36x = 4,428.27 × 1,490.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.36x = 6,600,491.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,600,491.42/2,950.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,237.18

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