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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.25, 4,544.22 and 949.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.25, 4,544.22 and 949.22 is: 1,423.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.25 : 4,544.22 = 949.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.25/4,544.22 = 949.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.25x = 4,544.22 × 949.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.25x = 4,313,441.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,313,441.79/3,029.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.93

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