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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,949.98, 4,070.94 and 2,065.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,949.98, 4,070.94 and 2,065.46 is: 2,850.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,949.98 : 4,070.94 = 2,065.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,949.98/4,070.94 = 2,065.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,949.98x = 4,070.94 × 2,065.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,949.98x = 8,408,363.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,408,363.73/2,949.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,850.31

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