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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.30, 3,059.83 and 944.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.30, 3,059.83 and 944.76 is: 1,416.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.30 : 3,059.83 = 944.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.30/3,059.83 = 944.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.30x = 3,059.83 × 944.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.30x = 2,890,812.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,890,812.33/2,041.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.16

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