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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.92, 4,059.18 and 2,831.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.92, 4,059.18 and 2,831.04 is: 3,894.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.92 : 4,059.18 = 2,831.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.92/4,059.18 = 2,831.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.92x = 4,059.18 × 2,831.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.92x = 11,491,700.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,491,700.95/2,950.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,894.28

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