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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,940.15, 4,408.68 and 1,552.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,940.15, 4,408.68 and 1,552.34 is: 2,327.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,940.15 : 4,408.68 = 1,552.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,940.15/4,408.68 = 1,552.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,940.15x = 4,408.68 × 1,552.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,940.15x = 6,843,789.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,843,789.80/2,940.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,327.70

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