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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,949.68, 4,423.82 and 1,101.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,949.68, 4,423.82 and 1,101.67 is: 1,652.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,949.68 : 4,423.82 = 1,101.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,949.68/4,423.82 = 1,101.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,949.68x = 4,423.82 × 1,101.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,949.68x = 4,873,573.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,873,573.21/2,949.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,652.24

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