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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,944.06, 4,416.08 and 752.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,944.06, 4,416.08 and 752.78 is: 1,129.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,944.06 : 4,416.08 = 752.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,944.06/4,416.08 = 752.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,944.06x = 4,416.08 × 752.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,944.06x = 3,324,336.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,324,336.70/2,944.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.17

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