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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,940.54, 4,410.79 and 749.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,940.54, 4,410.79 and 749.44 is: 1,124.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,940.54 : 4,410.79 = 749.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,940.54/4,410.79 = 749.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,940.54x = 4,410.79 × 749.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,940.54x = 3,305,622.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,305,622.46/2,940.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.15

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