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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.02, 3,067.50 and 949.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.02, 3,067.50 and 949.73 is: 1,423.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.02 : 3,067.50 = 949.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.02/3,067.50 = 949.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.02x = 3,067.50 × 949.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.02x = 2,913,296.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,913,296.78/2,046.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.88

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