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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,940.78, 4,407.87 and 1,297.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,940.78, 4,407.87 and 1,297.08 is: 1,944.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,940.78 : 4,407.87 = 1,297.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,940.78/4,407.87 = 1,297.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,940.78x = 4,407.87 × 1,297.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,940.78x = 5,717,360.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,717,360.02/2,940.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,944.16

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