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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,949.85, 4,421.94 and 1,100.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,949.85, 4,421.94 and 1,100.22 is: 1,649.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,949.85 : 4,421.94 = 1,100.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,949.85/4,421.94 = 1,100.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,949.85x = 4,421.94 × 1,100.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,949.85x = 4,865,106.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,865,106.83/2,949.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.27

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