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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.99, 4,427.03 and 1,307.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.99, 4,427.03 and 1,307.59 is: 1,961.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.99 : 4,427.03 = 1,307.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.99/4,427.03 = 1,307.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.99x = 4,427.03 × 1,307.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.99x = 5,788,732.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,788,732.36/2,950.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,961.63

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