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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,171.49, 4,756.42 and 949.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,171.49, 4,756.42 and 949.80 is: 1,424.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,171.49 : 4,756.42 = 949.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,171.49/4,756.42 = 949.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,171.49x = 4,756.42 × 949.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,171.49x = 4,517,647.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,517,647.72/3,171.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.46

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