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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,940.78, 4,412.25 and 1,209.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,940.78, 4,412.25 and 1,209.54 is: 1,814.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,940.78 : 4,412.25 = 1,209.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,940.78/4,412.25 = 1,209.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,940.78x = 4,412.25 × 1,209.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,940.78x = 5,336,792.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,336,792.87/2,940.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,814.75

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