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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.43, 4,073.96 and 2,008.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.43, 4,073.96 and 2,008.19 is: 2,772.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.43 : 4,073.96 = 2,008.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.43/4,073.96 = 2,008.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.43x = 4,073.96 × 2,008.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.43x = 8,181,300.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,181,300.94/2,950.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,772.92

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