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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.31, 4,023.47 and 949.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.31, 4,023.47 and 949.72 is: 1,424.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.31 : 4,023.47 = 949.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.31/4,023.47 = 949.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.31x = 4,023.47 × 949.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.31x = 3,821,165.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,821,165.18/2,682.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.58

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