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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,940.34, 4,406.37 and 2,321.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,940.34, 4,406.37 and 2,321.32 is: 3,478.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,940.34 : 4,406.37 = 2,321.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,940.34/4,406.37 = 2,321.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,940.34x = 4,406.37 × 2,321.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,940.34x = 10,228,594.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,228,594.81/2,940.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,478.71

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