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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.64, 4,015.20 and 944.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.64, 4,015.20 and 944.84 is: 1,417.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.64 : 4,015.20 = 944.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.64/4,015.20 = 944.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.64x = 4,015.20 × 944.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.64x = 3,793,721.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,793,721.57/2,676.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.34

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