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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.55, 4,544.45 and 949.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.55, 4,544.45 and 949.76 is: 1,424.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.55 : 4,544.45 = 949.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.55/4,544.45 = 949.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.55x = 4,544.45 × 949.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.55x = 4,316,136.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,316,136.83/3,029.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.68

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