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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,949.36, 4,423.62 and 1,100.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,949.36, 4,423.62 and 1,100.23 is: 1,650.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,949.36 : 4,423.62 = 1,100.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,949.36/4,423.62 = 1,100.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,949.36x = 4,423.62 × 1,100.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,949.36x = 4,866,999.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,866,999.43/2,949.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.19

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