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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,940.31, 4,400.61 and 2,526.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,940.31, 4,400.61 and 2,526.13 is: 3,780.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,940.31 : 4,400.61 = 2,526.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,940.31/4,400.61 = 2,526.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,940.31x = 4,400.61 × 2,526.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,940.31x = 11,116,512.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,116,512.94/2,940.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,780.73

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