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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.77, 4,426.77 and 2,467.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.77, 4,426.77 and 2,467.20 is: 3,701.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.77 : 4,426.77 = 2,467.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.77/4,426.77 = 2,467.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.77x = 4,426.77 × 2,467.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.77x = 10,921,752.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,921,752.80/2,950.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.32

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