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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.74, 4,417.62 and 2,299.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.74, 4,417.62 and 2,299.50 is: 3,442.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.74 : 4,417.62 = 2,299.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.74/4,417.62 = 2,299.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.74x = 4,417.62 × 2,299.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.74x = 10,158,317.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,158,317.19/2,950.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.63

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