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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,944.99, 4,417.63 and 753.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,944.99, 4,417.63 and 753.73 is: 1,130.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,944.99 : 4,417.63 = 753.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,944.99/4,417.63 = 753.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,944.99x = 4,417.63 × 753.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,944.99x = 3,329,700.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,329,700.26/2,944.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.63

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