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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,949.78, 4,069.70 and 1,830.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,949.78, 4,069.70 and 1,830.32 is: 2,525.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,949.78 : 4,069.70 = 1,830.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,949.78/4,069.70 = 1,830.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,949.78x = 4,069.70 × 1,830.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,949.78x = 7,448,853.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,448,853.30/2,949.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,525.22

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