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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.38, 4,425.98 and 1,002.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.38, 4,425.98 and 1,002.06 is: 1,503.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.38 : 4,425.98 = 1,002.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.38/4,425.98 = 1,002.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.38x = 4,425.98 × 1,002.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.38x = 4,435,092.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,435,092.51/2,950.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.23

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