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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.56, 4,071.63 and 1,691.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.56, 4,071.63 and 1,691.55 is: 2,334.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.56 : 4,071.63 = 1,691.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.56/4,071.63 = 1,691.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.56x = 4,071.63 × 1,691.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.56x = 6,887,365.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,887,365.73/2,950.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,334.26

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