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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.56, 3,139.68 and 940.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.56, 3,139.68 and 940.64 is: 1,409.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.56 : 3,139.68 = 940.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.56/3,139.68 = 940.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.56x = 3,139.68 × 940.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.56x = 2,953,308.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,953,308.60/2,094.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.99

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