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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,949.08, 4,421.96 and 1,304.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,949.08, 4,421.96 and 1,304.76 is: 1,956.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,949.08 : 4,421.96 = 1,304.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,949.08/4,421.96 = 1,304.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,949.08x = 4,421.96 × 1,304.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,949.08x = 5,769,596.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,769,596.53/2,949.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956.41

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