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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,897.47, 4,346.66 and 949.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,897.47, 4,346.66 and 949.22 is: 1,423.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,897.47 : 4,346.66 = 949.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,897.47/4,346.66 = 949.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,897.47x = 4,346.66 × 949.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,897.47x = 4,125,933.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,125,933.54/2,897.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.98

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