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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,949.42, 4,421.88 and 1,910.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,949.42, 4,421.88 and 1,910.46 is: 2,864.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,949.42 : 4,421.88 = 1,910.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,949.42/4,421.88 = 1,910.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,949.42x = 4,421.88 × 1,910.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,949.42x = 8,447,824.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,447,824.86/2,949.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,864.23

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