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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997.36, 4,132.44 and 1,949.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997.36, 4,132.44 and 1,949.04 is: 2,687.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997.36 : 4,132.44 = 1,949.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997.36/4,132.44 = 1,949.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997.36x = 4,132.44 × 1,949.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997.36x = 8,054,290.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,054,290.86/2,997.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,687.13

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