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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,949.05, 4,423.57 and 1,001.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,949.05, 4,423.57 and 1,001.27 is: 1,501.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,949.05 : 4,423.57 = 1,001.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,949.05/4,423.57 = 1,001.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,949.05x = 4,423.57 × 1,001.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,949.05x = 4,429,160.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,429,160.81/2,949.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.90

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