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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,944.44, 4,060.22 and 2,197.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,944.44, 4,060.22 and 2,197.20 is: 3,029.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,944.44 : 4,060.22 = 2,197.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,944.44/4,060.22 = 2,197.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,944.44x = 4,060.22 × 2,197.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,944.44x = 8,921,115.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,921,115.38/2,944.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.82

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