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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,045.22, 4,558.51 and 1,950.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,045.22, 4,558.51 and 1,950.64 is: 2,919.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,045.22 : 4,558.51 = 1,950.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,045.22/4,558.51 = 1,950.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,045.22x = 4,558.51 × 1,950.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,045.22x = 8,892,011.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,892,011.95/3,045.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,919.99

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