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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.56, 4,423.95 and 1,101.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.56, 4,423.95 and 1,101.60 is: 1,651.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.56 : 4,423.95 = 1,101.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.56/4,423.95 = 1,101.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.56x = 4,423.95 × 1,101.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.56x = 4,873,423.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,873,423.32/2,950.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.69

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