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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,944.47, 4,059.40 and 2,523

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,944.47, 4,059.40 and 2,523 is: 3,478.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,944.47 : 4,059.40 = 2,523 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,944.47/4,059.40 = 2,523/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,944.47x = 4,059.40 × 2,523
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,944.47x = 10,241,866.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,241,866.20/2,944.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,478.34

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