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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,944.68, 4,060.58 and 2,197.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,944.68, 4,060.58 and 2,197.44 is: 3,030.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,944.68 : 4,060.58 = 2,197.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,944.68/4,060.58 = 2,197.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,944.68x = 4,060.58 × 2,197.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,944.68x = 8,922,869.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,922,869.93/2,944.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.17

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