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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.65, 4,427.44 and 1,390.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.65, 4,427.44 and 1,390.59 is: 2,086.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.65 : 4,427.44 = 1,390.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.65/4,427.44 = 1,390.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.65x = 4,427.44 × 1,390.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.65x = 6,156,750.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,156,750.31/2,950.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,086.57

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