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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.46, 4,423.95 and 1,002.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.46, 4,423.95 and 1,002.20 is: 1,502.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.46 : 4,423.95 = 1,002.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.46/4,423.95 = 1,002.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.46x = 4,423.95 × 1,002.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.46x = 4,433,660.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,433,660.57/2,951.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.19

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