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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681.10, 4,022.01 and 949.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681.10, 4,022.01 and 949.50 is: 1,424.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681.10 : 4,022.01 = 949.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681.10/4,022.01 = 949.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681.10x = 4,022.01 × 949.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681.10x = 3,818,898.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,818,898.50/2,681.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.38

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