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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,940.48, 4,410.84 and 749.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,940.48, 4,410.84 and 749.28 is: 1,123.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,940.48 : 4,410.84 = 749.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,940.48/4,410.84 = 749.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,940.48x = 4,410.84 × 749.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,940.48x = 3,304,954.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,304,954.20/2,940.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.95

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