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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,940.60, 4,057.77 and 1,681.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,940.60, 4,057.77 and 1,681.44 is: 2,320.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,940.60 : 4,057.77 = 1,681.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,940.60/4,057.77 = 1,681.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,940.60x = 4,057.77 × 1,681.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,940.60x = 6,822,896.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,822,896.79/2,940.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,320.24

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