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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.60, 4,420.56 and 2,124.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.60, 4,420.56 and 2,124.40 is: 3,182.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.60 : 4,420.56 = 2,124.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.60/4,420.56 = 2,124.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.60x = 4,420.56 × 2,124.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.60x = 9,391,037.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,391,037.66/2,950.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,182.76

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