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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,940.83, 4,411.24 and 2,292.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,940.83, 4,411.24 and 2,292.05 is: 3,438.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,940.83 : 4,411.24 = 2,292.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,940.83/4,411.24 = 2,292.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,940.83x = 4,411.24 × 2,292.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,940.83x = 10,110,782.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,110,782.64/2,940.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.07

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