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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,944.70, 4,417.05 and 892.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,944.70, 4,417.05 and 892.70 is: 1,339.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,944.70 : 4,417.05 = 892.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,944.70/4,417.05 = 892.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,944.70x = 4,417.05 × 892.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,944.70x = 3,943,100.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,943,100.54/2,944.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.05

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