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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.04, 3,391.92 and 944.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.04, 3,391.92 and 944.64 is: 1,417.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.04 : 3,391.92 = 944.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.04/3,391.92 = 944.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.04x = 3,391.92 × 944.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.04x = 3,204,143.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,204,143.31/2,261.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.11

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