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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,944.16, 4,416.78 and 969.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,944.16, 4,416.78 and 969.90 is: 1,455.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,944.16 : 4,416.78 = 969.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,944.16/4,416.78 = 969.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,944.16x = 4,416.78 × 969.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,944.16x = 4,283,834.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,283,834.92/2,944.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.03

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