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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.11, 4,015.98 and 944.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.11, 4,015.98 and 944.73 is: 1,417.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.11 : 4,015.98 = 944.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.11/4,015.98 = 944.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.11x = 4,015.98 × 944.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.11x = 3,794,016.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,794,016.79/2,676.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.74

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