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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,944.22, 4,063.11 and 1,617.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,944.22, 4,063.11 and 1,617.94 is: 2,232.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,944.22 : 4,063.11 = 1,617.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,944.22/4,063.11 = 1,617.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,944.22x = 4,063.11 × 1,617.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,944.22x = 6,573,847.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,573,847.88/2,944.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,232.80

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