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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,940.49, 5,910.74 and 2,704.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,940.49, 5,910.74 and 2,704.16 is: 4,056.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,940.49 : 5,910.74 = 2,704.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,940.49/5,910.74 = 2,704.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,940.49x = 5,910.74 × 2,704.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,940.49x = 15,983,543.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,983,543.60/3,940.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,056.24

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