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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,940.67, 7,404.51 and 2,344.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,940.67, 7,404.51 and 2,344.35 is: 3,513.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,940.67 : 7,404.51 = 2,344.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,940.67/7,404.51 = 2,344.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,940.67x = 7,404.51 × 2,344.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,940.67x = 17,358,763.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,358,763.02/4,940.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.44

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