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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.98, 4,425.81 and 871.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.98, 4,425.81 and 871.14 is: 1,306.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.98 : 4,425.81 = 871.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.98/4,425.81 = 871.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.98x = 4,425.81 × 871.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.98x = 3,855,500.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,855,500.12/2,950.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.52

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