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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.57, 4,063.89 and 2,203.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.57, 4,063.89 and 2,203.34 is: 3,034.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.57 : 4,063.89 = 2,203.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.57/4,063.89 = 2,203.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.57x = 4,063.89 × 2,203.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.57x = 8,954,141.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,954,141.55/2,950.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.72

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