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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,940.59, 4,411.14 and 749.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,940.59, 4,411.14 and 749.29 is: 1,124.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,940.59 : 4,411.14 = 749.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,940.59/4,411.14 = 749.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,940.59x = 4,411.14 × 749.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,940.59x = 3,305,223.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,305,223.09/2,940.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.00

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