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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.11, 3,062.19 and 944.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.11, 3,062.19 and 944.72 is: 1,418.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.11 : 3,062.19 = 944.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.11/3,062.19 = 944.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.11x = 3,062.19 × 944.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.11x = 2,892,912.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,892,912.14/2,040.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.02

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