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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.24, 3,164.60 and 940.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.24, 3,164.60 and 940.08 is: 1,410.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.24 : 3,164.60 = 940.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.24/3,164.60 = 940.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.24x = 3,164.60 × 940.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.24x = 2,974,977.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,974,977.17/2,109.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.45

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