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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,919.06, 4,377.96 and 944.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,919.06, 4,377.96 and 944.87 is: 1,417.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,919.06 : 4,377.96 = 944.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,919.06/4,377.96 = 944.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,919.06x = 4,377.96 × 944.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,919.06x = 4,136,581.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,136,581.18/2,919.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.09

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