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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.44, 5,048.40 and 2,940.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.44, 5,048.40 and 2,940.44 is: 4,401.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.44 : 5,048.40 = 2,940.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.44/5,048.40 = 2,940.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.44x = 5,048.40 × 2,940.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.44x = 14,844,517.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,844,517.30/3,372.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,401.71

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