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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,949.94, 4,425.54 and 1,002.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,949.94, 4,425.54 and 1,002.10 is: 1,503.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,949.94 : 4,425.54 = 1,002.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,949.94/4,425.54 = 1,002.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,949.94x = 4,425.54 × 1,002.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,949.94x = 4,434,833.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,434,833.63/2,949.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.36

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