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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,940.96, 4,411.44 and 1,403.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,940.96, 4,411.44 and 1,403.04 is: 2,104.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,940.96 : 4,411.44 = 1,403.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,940.96/4,411.44 = 1,403.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,940.96x = 4,411.44 × 1,403.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,940.96x = 6,189,426.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,189,426.78/2,940.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,104.56

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