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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.41, 4,544.12 and 949.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.41, 4,544.12 and 949.43 is: 1,424.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.41 : 4,544.12 = 949.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.41/4,544.12 = 949.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.41x = 4,544.12 × 949.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.41x = 4,314,323.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,314,323.85/3,029.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.15

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