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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,940.72, 4,056.66 and 1,821.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,940.72, 4,056.66 and 1,821.30 is: 2,512.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,940.72 : 4,056.66 = 1,821.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,940.72/4,056.66 = 1,821.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,940.72x = 4,056.66 × 1,821.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,940.72x = 7,388,394.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,388,394.86/2,940.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,512.44

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