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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.98, 4,418.66 and 2,363.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.98, 4,418.66 and 2,363.24 is: 3,538.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.98 : 4,418.66 = 2,363.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.98/4,418.66 = 2,363.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.98x = 4,418.66 × 2,363.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.98x = 10,442,354.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,442,354.06/2,950.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.61

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