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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,940.66, 4,390.71 and 2,393.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,940.66, 4,390.71 and 2,393.88 is: 3,574.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,940.66 : 4,390.71 = 2,393.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,940.66/4,390.71 = 2,393.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,940.66x = 4,390.71 × 2,393.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,940.66x = 10,510,832.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,510,832.85/2,940.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,574.31

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