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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,944.44, 4,419.88 and 2,008.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,944.44, 4,419.88 and 2,008.08 is: 3,014.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,944.44 : 4,419.88 = 2,008.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,944.44/4,419.88 = 2,008.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,944.44x = 4,419.88 × 2,008.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,944.44x = 8,875,472.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,875,472.63/2,944.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.32

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