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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.72, 4,583.37 and 1,957.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.72, 4,583.37 and 1,957.22 is: 2,940.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.72 : 4,583.37 = 1,957.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.72/4,583.37 = 1,957.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.72x = 4,583.37 × 1,957.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.72x = 8,970,663.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,970,663.43/3,050.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,940.51

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