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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,694.86, 4,039.55 and 2,044.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,694.86, 4,039.55 and 2,044.22 is: 3,064.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,694.86 : 4,039.55 = 2,044.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,694.86/4,039.55 = 2,044.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,694.86x = 4,039.55 × 2,044.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,694.86x = 8,257,698.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,257,698.48/2,694.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.25

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