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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.77, 3,067.46 and 949.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.77, 3,067.46 and 949.25 is: 1,424.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.77 : 3,067.46 = 949.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.77/3,067.46 = 949.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.77x = 3,067.46 × 949.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.77x = 2,911,786.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,911,786.41/2,044.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.02

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