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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.70, 3,060.53 and 944.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.70, 3,060.53 and 944.15 is: 1,415.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.70 : 3,060.53 = 944.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.70/3,060.53 = 944.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.70x = 3,060.53 × 944.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.70x = 2,889,594.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,889,594.68/2,041.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.29

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