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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.39, 3,060.59 and 944.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.39, 3,060.59 and 944.16 is: 1,416.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.39 : 3,060.59 = 944.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.39/3,060.59 = 944.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.39x = 3,060.59 × 944.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.39x = 2,889,670.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,889,670.46/2,040.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.23

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