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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,944.38, 4,416.86 and 970.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,944.38, 4,416.86 and 970.02 is: 1,455.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,944.38 : 4,416.86 = 970.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,944.38/4,416.86 = 970.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,944.38x = 4,416.86 × 970.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,944.38x = 4,284,453.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,284,453.06/2,944.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.13

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