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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,949.70, 4,423.19 and 1,100.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,949.70, 4,423.19 and 1,100.32 is: 1,649.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,949.70 : 4,423.19 = 1,100.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,949.70/4,423.19 = 1,100.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,949.70x = 4,423.19 × 1,100.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,949.70x = 4,866,943.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,866,943.76/2,949.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.98

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