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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.98, 3,387.63 and 944.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.98, 3,387.63 and 944.49 is: 1,415.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.98 : 3,387.63 = 944.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.98/3,387.63 = 944.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.98x = 3,387.63 × 944.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.98x = 3,199,596.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,199,596.25/2,259.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.77

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