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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,940.30, 4,061.16 and 2,344.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,940.30, 4,061.16 and 2,344.86 is: 3,238.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,940.30 : 4,061.16 = 2,344.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,940.30/4,061.16 = 2,344.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,940.30x = 4,061.16 × 2,344.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,940.30x = 9,522,851.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,522,851.64/2,940.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.73

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