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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,699.18, 4,048.68 and 944.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,699.18, 4,048.68 and 944.18 is: 1,416.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,699.18 : 4,048.68 = 944.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,699.18/4,048.68 = 944.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,699.18x = 4,048.68 × 944.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,699.18x = 3,822,684.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,822,684.58/2,699.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.24

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