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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,949.66, 4,425.12 and 1,001.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,949.66, 4,425.12 and 1,001.88 is: 1,503.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,949.66 : 4,425.12 = 1,001.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,949.66/4,425.12 = 1,001.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,949.66x = 4,425.12 × 1,001.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,949.66x = 4,433,439.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,433,439.23/2,949.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.03

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