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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,940.40, 4,409.22 and 1,708.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,940.40, 4,409.22 and 1,708.16 is: 2,561.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,940.40 : 4,409.22 = 1,708.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,940.40/4,409.22 = 1,708.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,940.40x = 4,409.22 × 1,708.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,940.40x = 7,531,627.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,531,627.99/2,940.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,561.43

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