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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.92, 4,011.60 and 944.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.92, 4,011.60 and 944.04 is: 1,415.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.92 : 4,011.60 = 944.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.92/4,011.60 = 944.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.92x = 4,011.60 × 944.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.92x = 3,787,110.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,787,110.86/2,674.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.78

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