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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,944.68, 4,063.32 and 1,766.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,944.68, 4,063.32 and 1,766.04 is: 2,436.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,944.68 : 4,063.32 = 1,766.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,944.68/4,063.32 = 1,766.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,944.68x = 4,063.32 × 1,766.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,944.68x = 7,175,985.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,175,985.65/2,944.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,436.93

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