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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,355.83, 5,061.69 and 2,950.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,355.83, 5,061.69 and 2,950.02 is: 4,449.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,355.83 : 5,061.69 = 2,950.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,355.83/5,061.69 = 2,950.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,355.83x = 5,061.69 × 2,950.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,355.83x = 14,932,086.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,932,086.73/3,355.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,449.60

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