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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.44, 4,427.30 and 2,519.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.44, 4,427.30 and 2,519.56 is: 3,780.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.44 : 4,427.30 = 2,519.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.44/4,427.30 = 2,519.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.44x = 4,427.30 × 2,519.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.44x = 11,154,847.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,154,847.99/2,950.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,780.74

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