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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,799.37, 4,196.22 and 949.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,799.37, 4,196.22 and 949.22 is: 1,422.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,799.37 : 4,196.22 = 949.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,799.37/4,196.22 = 949.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,799.37x = 4,196.22 × 949.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,799.37x = 3,983,135.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,983,135.95/2,799.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.87

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