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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,944.74, 4,061.61 and 2,092.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,944.74, 4,061.61 and 2,092.62 is: 2,886.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,944.74 : 4,061.61 = 2,092.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,944.74/4,061.61 = 2,092.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,944.74x = 4,061.61 × 2,092.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,944.74x = 8,499,406.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,499,406.32/2,944.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,886.30

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