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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.42, 4,057.62 and 949.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.42, 4,057.62 and 949.56 is: 1,424.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.42 : 4,057.62 = 949.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.42/4,057.62 = 949.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.42x = 4,057.62 × 949.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.42x = 3,852,953.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,852,953.65/2,704.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.69

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