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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,943.25, 4,416.69 and 2,640.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,943.25, 4,416.69 and 2,640.71 is: 3,962.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,943.25 : 4,416.69 = 2,640.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,943.25/4,416.69 = 2,640.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,943.25x = 4,416.69 × 2,640.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,943.25x = 11,663,218.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,663,218.39/2,943.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.70

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