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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.62, 4,073.54 and 1,957.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.62, 4,073.54 and 1,957.26 is: 2,702.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.62 : 4,073.54 = 1,957.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.62/4,073.54 = 1,957.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.62x = 4,073.54 × 1,957.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.62x = 7,972,976.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,972,976.90/2,950.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,702.14

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