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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,949.06, 4,420.53 and 1,073.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,949.06, 4,420.53 and 1,073.73 is: 1,609.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,949.06 : 4,420.53 = 1,073.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,949.06/4,420.53 = 1,073.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,949.06x = 4,420.53 × 1,073.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,949.06x = 4,746,455.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,746,455.68/2,949.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.48

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