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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.71, 4,422.83 and 1,001.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.71, 4,422.83 and 1,001.45 is: 1,501.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.71 : 4,422.83 = 1,001.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.71/4,422.83 = 1,001.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.71x = 4,422.83 × 1,001.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.71x = 4,429,215.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,429,215.98/2,950.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.07

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