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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,940.40, 4,410.80 and 991.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,940.40, 4,410.80 and 991.92 is: 1,487.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,940.40 : 4,410.80 = 991.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,940.40/4,410.80 = 991.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,940.40x = 4,410.80 × 991.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,940.40x = 4,375,160.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,375,160.74/2,940.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.95

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