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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,940.30, 4,406.60 and 2,244.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,940.30, 4,406.60 and 2,244.38 is: 3,363.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,940.30 : 4,406.60 = 2,244.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,940.30/4,406.60 = 2,244.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,940.30x = 4,406.60 × 2,244.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,940.30x = 9,890,068.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,890,068.49/2,940.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.63

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