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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.88, 4,426.34 and 1,003.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.88, 4,426.34 and 1,003.05 is: 1,504.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.88 : 4,426.34 = 1,003.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.88/4,426.34 = 1,003.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.88x = 4,426.34 × 1,003.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.88x = 4,439,835.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,439,835.32/2,950.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.58

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