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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,949.62, 4,424.91 and 1,101.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,949.62, 4,424.91 and 1,101.38 is: 1,652.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,949.62 : 4,424.91 = 1,101.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,949.62/4,424.91 = 1,101.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,949.62x = 4,424.91 × 1,101.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,949.62x = 4,873,507.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,873,507.38/2,949.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,652.25

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