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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,798.88, 4,197.40 and 949.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,798.88, 4,197.40 and 949.52 is: 1,423.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,798.88 : 4,197.40 = 949.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,798.88/4,197.40 = 949.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,798.88x = 4,197.40 × 949.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,798.88x = 3,985,515.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,985,515.25/2,798.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.97

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