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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.89, 4,071.89 and 1,755.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.89, 4,071.89 and 1,755.93 is: 2,422.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.89 : 4,071.89 = 1,755.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.89/4,071.89 = 1,755.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.89x = 4,071.89 × 1,755.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.89x = 7,149,945.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,149,945.03/2,950.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,422.98

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