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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,944.03, 4,415.23 and 1,096.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,944.03, 4,415.23 and 1,096.02 is: 1,643.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,944.03 : 4,415.23 = 1,096.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,944.03/4,415.23 = 1,096.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,944.03x = 4,415.23 × 1,096.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,944.03x = 4,839,180.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,839,180.38/2,944.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.73

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