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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.56, 4,013.76 and 944.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.56, 4,013.76 and 944.24 is: 1,415.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.56 : 4,013.76 = 944.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.56/4,013.76 = 944.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.56x = 4,013.76 × 944.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.56x = 3,789,952.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,789,952.74/2,676.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.98

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