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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.59, 3,060.88 and 944.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.59, 3,060.88 and 944.66 is: 1,416.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.59 : 3,060.88 = 944.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.59/3,060.88 = 944.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.59x = 3,060.88 × 944.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.59x = 2,891,475.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,891,475.60/2,040.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.98

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