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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,923.64, 4,385.03 and 949.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,923.64, 4,385.03 and 949.01 is: 1,423.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,923.64 : 4,385.03 = 949.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,923.64/4,385.03 = 949.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,923.64x = 4,385.03 × 949.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,923.64x = 4,161,410.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,161,410.65/2,923.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.37

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