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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.59, 4,544.93 and 949.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.59, 4,544.93 and 949.69 is: 1,424.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.59 : 4,544.93 = 949.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.59/4,544.93 = 949.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.59x = 4,544.93 × 949.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.59x = 4,316,274.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,316,274.57/3,029.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.71

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