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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.01, 3,392.35 and 944.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.01, 3,392.35 and 944.91 is: 1,417.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.01 : 3,392.35 = 944.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.01/3,392.35 = 944.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.01x = 3,392.35 × 944.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.01x = 3,205,448.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,205,448.48/2,261.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.71

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