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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,944.93, 4,060.92 and 2,197.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,944.93, 4,060.92 and 2,197.69 is: 3,030.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,944.93 : 4,060.92 = 2,197.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,944.93/4,060.92 = 2,197.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,944.93x = 4,060.92 × 2,197.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,944.93x = 8,924,643.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,924,643.27/2,944.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.51

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