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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.50, 4,425.06 and 870.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.50, 4,425.06 and 870.64 is: 1,305.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.50 : 4,425.06 = 870.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.50/4,425.06 = 870.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.50x = 4,425.06 × 870.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.50x = 3,852,634.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,852,634.24/2,950.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.76

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