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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,949.03, 4,072.26 and 2,201.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,949.03, 4,072.26 and 2,201.67 is: 3,040.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,949.03 : 4,072.26 = 2,201.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,949.03/4,072.26 = 2,201.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,949.03x = 4,072.26 × 2,201.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,949.03x = 8,965,772.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,965,772.67/2,949.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.24

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