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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.47, 4,066.56 and 2,530.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.47, 4,066.56 and 2,530.29 is: 3,487.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.47 : 4,066.56 = 2,530.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.47/4,066.56 = 2,530.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.47x = 4,066.56 × 2,530.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.47x = 10,289,576.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,289,576.10/2,950.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.44

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