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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,940.91, 4,413.49 and 1,706.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,940.91, 4,413.49 and 1,706.67 is: 2,561.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,940.91 : 4,413.49 = 1,706.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,940.91/4,413.49 = 1,706.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,940.91x = 4,413.49 × 1,706.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,940.91x = 7,532,366.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,532,366.71/2,940.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,561.24

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