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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.51, 4,543.92 and 949.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.51, 4,543.92 and 949.37 is: 1,423.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.51 : 4,543.92 = 949.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.51/4,543.92 = 949.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.51x = 4,543.92 × 949.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.51x = 4,313,838.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,313,838.61/3,029.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.94

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