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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.10, 3,062.03 and 944.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.10, 3,062.03 and 944.74 is: 1,417.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.10 : 3,062.03 = 944.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.10/3,062.03 = 944.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.10x = 3,062.03 × 944.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.10x = 2,892,822.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,892,822.22/2,041.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.29

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