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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.60, 3,078.14 and 940.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.60, 3,078.14 and 940.48 is: 1,411.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.60 : 3,078.14 = 940.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.60/3,078.14 = 940.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.60x = 3,078.14 × 940.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.60x = 2,894,916.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,894,916.71/2,051.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.06

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