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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,940.91, 4,411.56 and 1,091.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,940.91, 4,411.56 and 1,091.98 is: 1,638.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,940.91 : 4,411.56 = 1,091.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,940.91/4,411.56 = 1,091.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,940.91x = 4,411.56 × 1,091.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,940.91x = 4,817,335.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,817,335.29/2,940.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.04

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