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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.57, 4,423.25 and 1,564.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.57, 4,423.25 and 1,564.88 is: 2,345.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.57 : 4,423.25 = 1,564.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.57/4,423.25 = 1,564.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.57x = 4,423.25 × 1,564.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.57x = 6,921,855.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,921,855.46/2,950.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,345.94

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