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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,699.58, 4,049.41 and 944.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,699.58, 4,049.41 and 944.52 is: 1,416.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,699.58 : 4,049.41 = 944.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,699.58/4,049.41 = 944.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,699.58x = 4,049.41 × 944.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,699.58x = 3,824,748.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,824,748.73/2,699.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.79

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