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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,944.74, 4,416.70 and 1,095.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,944.74, 4,416.70 and 1,095.58 is: 1,643.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,944.74 : 4,416.70 = 1,095.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,944.74/4,416.70 = 1,095.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,944.74x = 4,416.70 × 1,095.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,944.74x = 4,838,848.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,838,848.19/2,944.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.22

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