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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350, 6,007.96 and 2,950.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350, 6,007.96 and 2,950.32 is: 4,074.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350 : 6,007.96 = 2,950.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350/6,007.96 = 2,950.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350x = 6,007.96 × 2,950.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350x = 17,725,404.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,725,404.55/4,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,074.81

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