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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.79, 3,060.70 and 944.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.79, 3,060.70 and 944.93 is: 1,417.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.79 : 3,060.70 = 944.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.79/3,060.70 = 944.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.79x = 3,060.70 × 944.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.79x = 2,892,129.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,892,129.59/2,039.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.86

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