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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.62, 3,140.31 and 940.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.62, 3,140.31 and 940.18 is: 1,410.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.62 : 3,140.31 = 940.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.62/3,140.31 = 940.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.62x = 3,140.31 × 940.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.62x = 2,952,456.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,952,456.66/2,093.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.22

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