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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.32, 3,069.26 and 949.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.32, 3,069.26 and 949.80 is: 1,425.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.32 : 3,069.26 = 949.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.32/3,069.26 = 949.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.32x = 3,069.26 × 949.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.32x = 2,915,183.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,915,183.15/2,045.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.29

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