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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,949.08, 4,423.98 and 1,409

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,949.08, 4,423.98 and 1,409 is: 2,113.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,949.08 : 4,423.98 = 1,409 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,949.08/4,423.98 = 1,409/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,949.08x = 4,423.98 × 1,409
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,949.08x = 6,233,387.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,233,387.82/2,949.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,113.67

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