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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.01, 4,112.44 and 1,279.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.01, 4,112.44 and 1,279.94 is: 1,918.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.01 : 4,112.44 = 1,279.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.01/4,112.44 = 1,279.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.01x = 4,112.44 × 1,279.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.01x = 5,263,652.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,263,652.69/2,744.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,918.23

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