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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,940.37, 4,408.17 and 2,013.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,940.37, 4,408.17 and 2,013.64 is: 3,018.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,940.37 : 4,408.17 = 2,013.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,940.37/4,408.17 = 2,013.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,940.37x = 4,408.17 × 2,013.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,940.37x = 8,876,467.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,876,467.44/2,940.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018.83

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