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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,949.13, 4,419.66 and 1,630.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,949.13, 4,419.66 and 1,630.94 is: 2,444.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,949.13 : 4,419.66 = 1,630.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,949.13/4,419.66 = 1,630.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,949.13x = 4,419.66 × 1,630.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,949.13x = 7,208,184.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,208,184.30/2,949.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,444.17

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