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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.54, 4,424.91 and 2,488.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.54, 4,424.91 and 2,488.48 is: 3,731.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.54 : 4,424.91 = 2,488.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.54/4,424.91 = 2,488.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.54x = 4,424.91 × 2,488.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.54x = 11,011,300.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,011,300.04/2,950.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,731.96

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