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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,940.61, 4,410.88 and 749.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,940.61, 4,410.88 and 749.33 is: 1,123.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,940.61 : 4,410.88 = 749.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,940.61/4,410.88 = 749.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,940.61x = 4,410.88 × 749.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,940.61x = 3,305,200.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,305,200.13/2,940.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.99

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