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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.75, 4,544.64 and 949.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.75, 4,544.64 and 949.73 is: 1,424.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.75 : 4,544.64 = 949.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.75/4,544.64 = 949.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.75x = 4,544.64 × 949.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.75x = 4,316,180.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,316,180.95/3,029.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.60

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