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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.76, 4,424.65 and 1,307.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.76, 4,424.65 and 1,307.81 is: 1,961.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.76 : 4,424.65 = 1,307.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.76/4,424.65 = 1,307.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.76x = 4,424.65 × 1,307.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.76x = 5,786,601.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,786,601.52/2,950.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,961.05

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