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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,949.63, 4,424.43 and 758.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,949.63, 4,424.43 and 758.36 is: 1,137.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,949.63 : 4,424.43 = 758.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,949.63/4,424.43 = 758.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,949.63x = 4,424.43 × 758.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,949.63x = 3,355,324.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,355,324.64/2,949.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.54

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