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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.29, 3,067.32 and 949.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.29, 3,067.32 and 949.76 is: 1,423.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.29 : 3,067.32 = 949.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.29/3,067.32 = 949.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.29x = 3,067.32 × 949.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.29x = 2,913,217.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,913,217.84/2,046.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.66

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