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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,944.45, 4,060.63 and 2,223.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,944.45, 4,060.63 and 2,223.65 is: 3,066.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,944.45 : 4,060.63 = 2,223.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,944.45/4,060.63 = 2,223.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,944.45x = 4,060.63 × 2,223.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,944.45x = 9,029,432.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,029,432.83/2,944.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.59

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