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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.40, 3,164.30 and 939.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.40, 3,164.30 and 939.26 is: 1,408.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.40 : 3,164.30 = 939.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.40/3,164.30 = 939.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.40x = 3,164.30 × 939.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.40x = 2,972,100.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,972,100.42/2,109.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.98

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