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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,940.35, 4,054.14 and 2,541.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,940.35, 4,054.14 and 2,541.29 is: 3,503.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,940.35 : 4,054.14 = 2,541.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,940.35/4,054.14 = 2,541.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,940.35x = 4,054.14 × 2,541.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,940.35x = 10,302,745.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,302,745.44/2,940.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,503.92

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