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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,949.89, 4,070.84 and 1,770.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,949.89, 4,070.84 and 1,770.96 is: 2,443.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,949.89 : 4,070.84 = 1,770.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,949.89/4,070.84 = 1,770.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,949.89x = 4,070.84 × 1,770.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,949.89x = 7,209,294.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,209,294.81/2,949.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.92

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