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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,940.14, 4,057.27 and 1,761.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,940.14, 4,057.27 and 1,761.86 is: 2,431.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,940.14 : 4,057.27 = 1,761.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,940.14/4,057.27 = 1,761.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,940.14x = 4,057.27 × 1,761.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,940.14x = 7,148,317.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,148,317.03/2,940.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,431.29

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