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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.89, 4,426.34 and 1,101.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.89, 4,426.34 and 1,101.98 is: 1,652.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.89 : 4,426.34 = 1,101.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.89/4,426.34 = 1,101.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.89x = 4,426.34 × 1,101.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.89x = 4,877,710.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,877,710.51/2,950.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,652.96

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