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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.64, 4,443.44 and 2,134.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.64, 4,443.44 and 2,134.62 is: 3,214.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.64 : 4,443.44 = 2,134.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.64/4,443.44 = 2,134.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.64x = 4,443.44 × 2,134.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.64x = 9,485,057.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,485,057.23/2,950.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,214.57

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