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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.20, 4,544.48 and 949.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.20, 4,544.48 and 949.08 is: 1,423.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.20 : 4,544.48 = 949.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.20/4,544.48 = 949.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.20x = 4,544.48 × 949.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.20x = 4,313,075.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,313,075.08/3,029.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.83

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