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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,949.30, 4,413.69 and 2,422.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,949.30, 4,413.69 and 2,422.98 is: 3,626.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,949.30 : 4,413.69 = 2,422.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,949.30/4,413.69 = 2,422.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,949.30x = 4,413.69 × 2,422.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,949.30x = 10,694,282.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,694,282.60/2,949.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,626.04

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