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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,897.09, 4,346.29 and 949.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,897.09, 4,346.29 and 949.25 is: 1,424.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,897.09 : 4,346.29 = 949.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,897.09/4,346.29 = 949.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,897.09x = 4,346.29 × 949.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,897.09x = 4,125,691.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,125,691.68/2,897.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.08

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