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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,940.51, 4,410.89 and 1,296.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,940.51, 4,410.89 and 1,296.68 is: 1,945.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,940.51 : 4,410.89 = 1,296.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,940.51/4,410.89 = 1,296.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,940.51x = 4,410.89 × 1,296.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,940.51x = 5,719,512.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,719,512.85/2,940.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,945.08

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