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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700, 4,048.38 and 944.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700, 4,048.38 and 944.04 is: 1,415.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700 : 4,048.38 = 944.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700/4,048.38 = 944.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700x = 4,048.38 × 944.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700x = 3,821,832.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,821,832.66/2,700
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.49

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