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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.58, 4,073.55 and 2,622.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.58, 4,073.55 and 2,622.56 is: 3,620.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.58 : 4,073.55 = 2,622.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.58/4,073.55 = 2,622.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.58x = 4,073.55 × 2,622.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.58x = 10,683,129.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,683,129.29/2,950.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.69

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