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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,940.14, 4,410.64 and 991.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,940.14, 4,410.64 and 991.68 is: 1,487.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,940.14 : 4,410.64 = 991.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,940.14/4,410.64 = 991.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,940.14x = 4,410.64 × 991.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,940.14x = 4,373,943.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,373,943.48/2,940.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.67

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