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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,949.46, 4,070.31 and 1,829.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,949.46, 4,070.31 and 1,829.83 is: 2,525.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,949.46 : 4,070.31 = 1,829.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,949.46/4,070.31 = 1,829.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,949.46x = 4,070.31 × 1,829.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,949.46x = 7,447,975.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,447,975.35/2,949.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,525.20

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