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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,798.52, 4,197.78 and 949.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,798.52, 4,197.78 and 949.64 is: 1,424.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,798.52 : 4,197.78 = 949.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,798.52/4,197.78 = 949.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,798.52x = 4,197.78 × 949.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,798.52x = 3,986,379.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,986,379.80/2,798.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.46

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