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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,949.54, 4,075.44 and 2,844.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,949.54, 4,075.44 and 2,844.42 is: 3,930.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,949.54 : 4,075.44 = 2,844.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,949.54/4,075.44 = 2,844.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,949.54x = 4,075.44 × 2,844.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,949.54x = 11,592,263.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,592,263.04/2,949.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.19

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