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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.52, 4,544.92 and 949.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.52, 4,544.92 and 949.44 is: 1,424.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.52 : 4,544.92 = 949.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.52/4,544.92 = 949.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.52x = 4,544.92 × 949.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.52x = 4,315,128.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,315,128.84/3,029.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.36

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