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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,944.91, 4,417.57 and 753.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,944.91, 4,417.57 and 753.66 is: 1,130.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,944.91 : 4,417.57 = 753.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,944.91/4,417.57 = 753.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,944.91x = 4,417.57 × 753.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,944.91x = 3,329,346.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,329,346.75/2,944.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.54

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