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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.28, 4,013.70 and 944.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.28, 4,013.70 and 944.68 is: 1,416.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.28 : 4,013.70 = 944.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.28/4,013.70 = 944.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.28x = 4,013.70 × 944.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.28x = 3,791,662.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,791,662.12/2,676.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.77

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