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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.79, 3,060.17 and 944.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.79, 3,060.17 and 944.22 is: 1,415.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.79 : 3,060.17 = 944.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.79/3,060.17 = 944.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.79x = 3,060.17 × 944.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.79x = 2,889,453.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,889,453.70/2,040.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.85

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