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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,897.03, 4,343.92 and 949.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,897.03, 4,343.92 and 949.07 is: 1,423.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,897.03 : 4,343.92 = 949.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,897.03/4,343.92 = 949.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,897.03x = 4,343.92 × 949.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,897.03x = 4,122,660.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,122,660.06/2,897.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.07

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