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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,944.98, 4,066.73 and 2,197.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,944.98, 4,066.73 and 2,197.64 is: 3,034.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,944.98 : 4,066.73 = 2,197.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,944.98/4,066.73 = 2,197.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,944.98x = 4,066.73 × 2,197.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,944.98x = 8,937,208.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,937,208.52/2,944.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.73

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