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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,949.22, 4,419.35 and 1,777.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,949.22, 4,419.35 and 1,777.92 is: 2,664.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,949.22 : 4,419.35 = 1,777.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,949.22/4,419.35 = 1,777.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,949.22x = 4,419.35 × 1,777.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,949.22x = 7,857,250.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,857,250.75/2,949.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,664.18

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