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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,940.18, 4,407.96 and 2,012.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,940.18, 4,407.96 and 2,012.93 is: 3,017.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,940.18 : 4,407.96 = 2,012.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,940.18/4,407.96 = 2,012.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,940.18x = 4,407.96 × 2,012.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,940.18x = 8,872,882.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,872,882.82/2,940.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.81

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