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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,944.48, 4,066.04 and 2,197.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,944.48, 4,066.04 and 2,197.14 is: 3,034.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,944.48 : 4,066.04 = 2,197.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,944.48/4,066.04 = 2,197.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,944.48x = 4,066.04 × 2,197.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,944.48x = 8,933,659.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,933,659.13/2,944.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.04

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