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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,941.44, 4,389.42 and 2,614.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,941.44, 4,389.42 and 2,614.20 is: 3,901.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,941.44 : 4,389.42 = 2,614.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,941.44/4,389.42 = 2,614.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,941.44x = 4,389.42 × 2,614.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,941.44x = 11,474,821.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,474,821.76/2,941.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.09

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