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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.08, 4,057.94 and 949.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.08, 4,057.94 and 949.10 is: 1,424.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.08 : 4,057.94 = 949.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.08/4,057.94 = 949.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.08x = 4,057.94 × 949.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.08x = 3,851,390.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,851,390.85/2,704.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.29

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