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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,949.30, 4,423.62 and 1,001.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,949.30, 4,423.62 and 1,001.44 is: 1,502.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,949.30 : 4,423.62 = 1,001.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,949.30/4,423.62 = 1,001.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,949.30x = 4,423.62 × 1,001.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,949.30x = 4,429,990.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,429,990.01/2,949.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.05

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