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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.64, 4,013.50 and 944.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.64, 4,013.50 and 944.28 is: 1,416.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.64 : 4,013.50 = 944.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.64/4,013.50 = 944.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.64x = 4,013.50 × 944.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.64x = 3,789,867.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,789,867.78/2,675.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.43

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