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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,944.69, 4,417.11 and 864.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,944.69, 4,417.11 and 864.76 is: 1,297.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,944.69 : 4,417.11 = 864.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,944.69/4,417.11 = 864.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,944.69x = 4,417.11 × 864.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,944.69x = 3,819,740.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,819,740.04/2,944.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.16

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