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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.45, 4,071.55 and 1,606.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.45, 4,071.55 and 1,606.03 is: 2,216.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.45 : 4,071.55 = 1,606.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.45/4,071.55 = 1,606.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.45x = 4,071.55 × 1,606.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.45x = 6,539,031.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,539,031.45/2,950.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,216.28

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