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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,940.12, 4,404.48 and 2,322.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,940.12, 4,404.48 and 2,322.90 is: 3,479.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,940.12 : 4,404.48 = 2,322.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,940.12/4,404.48 = 2,322.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,940.12x = 4,404.48 × 2,322.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,940.12x = 10,231,166.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,231,166.59/2,940.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,479.85

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