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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.54, 4,409.71 and 2,717.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.54, 4,409.71 and 2,717.02 is: 4,060.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.54 : 4,409.71 = 2,717.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.54/4,409.71 = 2,717.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.54x = 4,409.71 × 2,717.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.54x = 11,981,270.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,981,270.26/2,950.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.70

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