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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,940.25, 4,407.57 and 1,090.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,940.25, 4,407.57 and 1,090.87 is: 1,635.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,940.25 : 4,407.57 = 1,090.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,940.25/4,407.57 = 1,090.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,940.25x = 4,407.57 × 1,090.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,940.25x = 4,808,085.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,808,085.89/2,940.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.26

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