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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.29, 3,060.92 and 944.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.29, 3,060.92 and 944.72 is: 1,416.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.29 : 3,060.92 = 944.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.29/3,060.92 = 944.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.29x = 3,060.92 × 944.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.29x = 2,891,692.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,891,692.31/2,041.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.60

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