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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.39, 4,425.54 and 1,003.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.39, 4,425.54 and 1,003.96 is: 1,505.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.39 : 4,425.54 = 1,003.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.39/4,425.54 = 1,003.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.39x = 4,425.54 × 1,003.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.39x = 4,443,065.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,443,065.14/2,950.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.92

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