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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,949.84, 4,424.76 and 1,002.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,949.84, 4,424.76 and 1,002.06 is: 1,503.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,949.84 : 4,424.76 = 1,002.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,949.84/4,424.76 = 1,002.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,949.84x = 4,424.76 × 1,002.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,949.84x = 4,433,875.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,433,875.01/2,949.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.09

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