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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,944.12, 4,416.02 and 752.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,944.12, 4,416.02 and 752.72 is: 1,129.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,944.12 : 4,416.02 = 752.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,944.12/4,416.02 = 752.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,944.12x = 4,416.02 × 752.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,944.12x = 3,324,004.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,324,004.49/2,944.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.03

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