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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,249.84, 6,372.28 and 1,940.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,249.84, 6,372.28 and 1,940.08 is: 2,908.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,249.84 : 6,372.28 = 1,940.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,249.84/6,372.28 = 1,940.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,249.84x = 6,372.28 × 1,940.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,249.84x = 12,362,732.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,362,732.98/4,249.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,908.99

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