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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.21, 4,077.26 and 2,244.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.21, 4,077.26 and 2,244.90 is: 3,098.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.21 : 4,077.26 = 2,244.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.21/4,077.26 = 2,244.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.21x = 4,077.26 × 2,244.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.21x = 9,153,029.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,153,029.75/2,954.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.31

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