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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.93, 4,422.30 and 2,862.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.93, 4,422.30 and 2,862.24 is: 4,289.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.93 : 4,422.30 = 2,862.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.93/4,422.30 = 2,862.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.93x = 4,422.30 × 2,862.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.93x = 12,657,656.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,657,656.63/2,950.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,289.38

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