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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,940.68, 7,412.48 and 2,340.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,940.68, 7,412.48 and 2,340.04 is: 3,510.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,940.68 : 7,412.48 = 2,340.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,940.68/7,412.48 = 2,340.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,940.68x = 7,412.48 × 2,340.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,940.68x = 17,345,499.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,345,499.70/4,940.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.75

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