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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,949.62, 4,424.41 and 758.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,949.62, 4,424.41 and 758.34 is: 1,137.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,949.62 : 4,424.41 = 758.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,949.62/4,424.41 = 758.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,949.62x = 4,424.41 × 758.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,949.62x = 3,355,207.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,355,207.08/2,949.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.50

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