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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,953.71, 4,076.57 and 2,244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,953.71, 4,076.57 and 2,244.40 is: 3,097.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,953.71 : 4,076.57 = 2,244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,953.71/4,076.57 = 2,244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,953.71x = 4,076.57 × 2,244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,953.71x = 9,149,453.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,149,453.71/2,953.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.61

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