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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,949.88, 4,424.18 and 1,050.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,949.88, 4,424.18 and 1,050.46 is: 1,575.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,949.88 : 4,424.18 = 1,050.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,949.88/4,424.18 = 1,050.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,949.88x = 4,424.18 × 1,050.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,949.88x = 4,647,424.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,647,424.12/2,949.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.46

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