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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.56, 4,421.79 and 1,632.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.56, 4,421.79 and 1,632.35 is: 2,446.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.56 : 4,421.79 = 1,632.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.56/4,421.79 = 1,632.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.56x = 4,421.79 × 1,632.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.56x = 7,217,919.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,217,919.96/2,950.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,446.29

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