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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,944.52, 4,061.94 and 2,244.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,944.52, 4,061.94 and 2,244.68 is: 3,096.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,944.52 : 4,061.94 = 2,244.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,944.52/4,061.94 = 2,244.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,944.52x = 4,061.94 × 2,244.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,944.52x = 9,117,755.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,117,755.48/2,944.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.52

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