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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,949.13, 4,424.44 and 1,100.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,949.13, 4,424.44 and 1,100.31 is: 1,650.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,949.13 : 4,424.44 = 1,100.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,949.13/4,424.44 = 1,100.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,949.13x = 4,424.44 × 1,100.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,949.13x = 4,868,227.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,868,227.95/2,949.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.73

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