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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.65, 4,420.77 and 2,775.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.65, 4,420.77 and 2,775.06 is: 4,157.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.65 : 4,420.77 = 2,775.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.65/4,420.77 = 2,775.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.65x = 4,420.77 × 2,775.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.65x = 12,267,902.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,267,902.57/2,950.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,157.70

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