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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,949.90, 4,424.84 and 1,101.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,949.90, 4,424.84 and 1,101.48 is: 1,652.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,949.90 : 4,424.84 = 1,101.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,949.90/4,424.84 = 1,101.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,949.90x = 4,424.84 × 1,101.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,949.90x = 4,873,871.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,873,871.39/2,949.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,652.22

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