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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,940.07, 4,055.83 and 1,744.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,940.07, 4,055.83 and 1,744.53 is: 2,406.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,940.07 : 4,055.83 = 1,744.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,940.07/4,055.83 = 1,744.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,940.07x = 4,055.83 × 1,744.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,940.07x = 7,075,517.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,075,517.11/2,940.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,406.58

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