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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,944.86, 4,067.52 and 2,202.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,944.86, 4,067.52 and 2,202.13 is: 3,041.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,944.86 : 4,067.52 = 2,202.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,944.86/4,067.52 = 2,202.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,944.86x = 4,067.52 × 2,202.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,944.86x = 8,957,181.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,957,181.76/2,944.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.63

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