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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.65, 4,013.22 and 944.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.65, 4,013.22 and 944.17 is: 1,416.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.65 : 4,013.22 = 944.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.65/4,013.22 = 944.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.65x = 4,013.22 × 944.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.65x = 3,789,161.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,789,161.93/2,675.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.17

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