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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.36, 4,502.70 and 1,940.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.36, 4,502.70 and 1,940.97 is: 2,904.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.36 : 4,502.70 = 1,940.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.36/4,502.70 = 1,940.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.36x = 4,502.70 × 1,940.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.36x = 8,739,605.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,739,605.62/3,009.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,904.14

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