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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,895.94, 4,344.72 and 949.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,895.94, 4,344.72 and 949.51 is: 1,424.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,895.94 : 4,344.72 = 949.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,895.94/4,344.72 = 949.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,895.94x = 4,344.72 × 949.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,895.94x = 4,125,355.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,125,355.09/2,895.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.53

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