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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,971.46, 4,449.90 and 2,044.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,971.46, 4,449.90 and 2,044.42 is: 3,061.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,971.46 : 4,449.90 = 2,044.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,971.46/4,449.90 = 2,044.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,971.46x = 4,449.90 × 2,044.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,971.46x = 9,097,464.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,097,464.56/2,971.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.61

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