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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,798.92, 4,198.56 and 949.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,798.92, 4,198.56 and 949.51 is: 1,424.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,798.92 : 4,198.56 = 949.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,798.92/4,198.56 = 949.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,798.92x = 4,198.56 × 949.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,798.92x = 3,986,574.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,986,574.71/2,798.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.33

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