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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.96, 3,059.61 and 944.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.96, 3,059.61 and 944.22 is: 1,416.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.96 : 3,059.61 = 944.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.96/3,059.61 = 944.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.96x = 3,059.61 × 944.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.96x = 2,888,944.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,888,944.95/2,039.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.18

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