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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,949.78, 4,425.36 and 1,001.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,949.78, 4,425.36 and 1,001.99 is: 1,503.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,949.78 : 4,425.36 = 1,001.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,949.78/4,425.36 = 1,001.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,949.78x = 4,425.36 × 1,001.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,949.78x = 4,434,139.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,434,139.33/2,949.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.21

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