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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,944.74, 4,059.46 and 2,057.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,944.74, 4,059.46 and 2,057.79 is: 2,836.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,944.74 : 4,059.46 = 2,057.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,944.74/4,059.46 = 2,057.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,944.74x = 4,059.46 × 2,057.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,944.74x = 8,353,516.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,353,516.19/2,944.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,836.76

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