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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,897.78, 4,345.45 and 949.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,897.78, 4,345.45 and 949.52 is: 1,423.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,897.78 : 4,345.45 = 949.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,897.78/4,345.45 = 949.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,897.78x = 4,345.45 × 949.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,897.78x = 4,126,100.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,126,100.17/2,897.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.89

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