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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.50, 4,544.04 and 949.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.50, 4,544.04 and 949.54 is: 1,424.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.50 : 4,544.04 = 949.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.50/4,544.04 = 949.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.50x = 4,544.04 × 949.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.50x = 4,314,747.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,314,747.74/3,029.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.24

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